We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high read more

We must free ourselves of the hope that the sea will ever rest. We must learn to sail in high winds.

The only pressure I'm under is the pressure I've put on myself.

The only pressure I'm under is the pressure I've put on myself.

For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste read more

For the theatre one needs long arms; it is better to have them too long than too short. An artiste with short arms can never, never make a fine gesture.

In private grief with careless scorn. In public seem to triumph and not to mourn.

In private grief with careless scorn. In public seem to triumph and not to mourn.

Punishment is justice for the unjust.

Punishment is justice for the unjust.

Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.

Ignorance of one's misfortunes is clear gain.

Remember you are just an extra in everyone else's play.

Remember you are just an extra in everyone else's play.

Experience teaches only the teachable.

Experience teaches only the teachable.

Do not assume that she who seeks to comfort you now, lives untroubled among the simple and quiet words that read more

Do not assume that she who seeks to comfort you now, lives untroubled among the simple and quiet words that sometimes do you good. Her life may also have much sadness and difficulty, that remains far beyond yours. Were it otherwise, she would never have been able to find these words.