She feared the unknown as we all do, and her ignorance made the unknown infinitely vast.
Joseph ConradThe belief in a supernatural source of evil is not necessary; men alone are quite capable of every wickedness.
Joseph ConradI don't like work... but I like what is in work - the chance to find yourself. Your own reality - for yourself, not for others - which no other man can ever know.
Joseph ConradAh! These commercial interests -- spoiling the finest life under the sun. Why must the sea be used for trade -- and for war as well?...It would have been so much nicer just to sail about, with here and there a port and a bit of land to stretch one's legs on, buy a few books and get a change of cooking for a while.
Joseph Conrad