Edith Wharton Quote

Capability can handle challenges, it doesn't accept charity.

He who dares not offend cannot be honest.

Martyrdom is the only way a man can become famous without ability.

Instead of being regarded as intelligent or knowledgeable, many a woman would rather be regarded as beautiful or good in the kitchen; many a man, as handsome or good in bed.

Marketing is so powerful that it can make even an extremely untalented musician a one-hundred-hits wonder.

Use your youth to do something useful or unique or ultimate.

His room was a sickly dual-tone of crimson and charcoal, like an Untitled Rothko, the colours bleeding into each other horribly and then rather serenely. The overall effect was overwhelmingly unapolog...

I looked long and hard for the paper roses! I found the reddest red ribbon, and a little golden card! We were all there together, many of us, in the same place; but I was the only one who found the pa...

Belief is a wonderful way to pass the time until the facts come in.

A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.