Quote by Joseph Conrad
Some great men owe most of their greatness to the ability of detec

Some great men owe most of their greatness to the ability of detecting in those they destine for their tools the exact quality of strength that matters for their work. – Joseph Conrad

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To a teacher of languages there comes a time when the world is but a place of many words and man appears a mere talking animal not much more wonderful than a parrot. – Joseph Conrad

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The offing was barred by a black bank of clouds, and the tranquil water-way leading to the uttermost ends of the earth flowed somber under an overcast sky — seemed to lead into the heart of an immense darkness. – Joseph Conrad

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Any work that aspires, however humbly, to the condition of art should carry its justification in every line. – Joseph Conrad

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We need to reach that happy stage of our development when differences and diversity are not seen as sources of division and distrust, but of strength and inspiration. – Josefa Iloilo

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I couldnt beat people with my strength I dont have a hard shot Im not the quickest skater in the league. My eyes and my mind have to do most of the work. – Wayne Gretzky

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Its always difficult to play a scene of physical violence because youre always afraid that you dont know your own strength and might hurt someone. – Catherine Deneuve

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Ronald Reagan was a president of strength. His philosophy was a philosophy of strength – a strong military, a strong economy and strong families. – Mitt Romney

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