Droll thing life is -- that mysterious arrangement of merciless logic for a futile purpose. The most you can hope from it is some knowledge of yourself -- that comes too late -- a crop of inextinguishable regrets.
Joseph ConradWe live as we dream - alone. While the dream disappears, the life continues painfully.
Joseph ConradEvery age is fed on illusions, lest men should renounce life early and the human race come to an end.
Joseph ConradBeing a lady is a frightfully troublesome assignment, since it comprises mainly in managing men.
Joseph Conrad