"A man is the sum of his actions, of what he has done, of what he can do, Nothing else."

-- John Galsworthy

#Motivational Quotes #Men Quotes #Done Quotes

“Civilization is so hard on the body that some have called it a disease, despite the arts that keep puny bodies alive to a greater average age, and our greater protection from contagious and germ diseases.”
“Calmly take what ill betideth; Patience wins the crown at length: Rich repayment him abideth Who endures in quiet strength. Brave the tamer of the lion; Brave whom conquered kingdoms praise; Bravest he who rules his passions, Who his own impatience sways.”

Source : "'Die wiedergefundenen Söhne' ('The Recovered Sons', 1801)". The Monthly Religious Magazine, Volume 10, p. 445, 1853.
“The U.S.A. economic policy and practice have been largely influenced by this thought that people shall own property in their own right and in order to be strong enough to control their own government.”
“I did stand-up comedy for seventeen years. I need to explore other things.”
“You don't have to do anything. Why worry? It's all god's plan anyway. Just love everyone and believe.”
“The trick is finding a person whose flaws don't drive you crazy...you know...someone whose flaws you can live with...someone who can stand your flaws, too.”
“I am a soldier and I worked for the kaiser, under Ebert, Hindenburg, and Hitler, all the same way, for the past 44 years.”

Source : "The Nuremberg Interviews". Book by Leon Goldensohn, 2004.
“Sadness comes, joy comes, and everything passes by. What remains always is the witness. The witness is beyond all polarities.”

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