A writer without interest or sympathy for the foibles of his fellow man is not conceivable as a writer.
Joseph ConradMy task, which I am trying to achieve is, by the power of the written word, to make you hear, to make you feel--it is, before all, to make you see.
Joseph ConradIt is not Justice the servant of men, but accident, hazard, Fortune-the ally of patient Time-that holds an even and scrupulous balance.
Joseph Conrad