“I've done bad things with relish, and good things with pickles.” DoneGood ThingsBad ThingsRelishPickles Author:John S. Hall
“I can read books and news articles about people who have excelled, people who have done extremely well in their chosen field, or made a lot of money, or married well, or what have you. When some people read this stuff, they get inspired, but when I read it, it makes me feel worse. Sometimes I wish I had never learned to read.” PeopleFeelsWellsMadeI CanBookSometimesDoneWishStuffFieldsMarriedNewsInspiredChosenArticlesLots Of MoneyI Can Read Author:John S. Hall
“There is no better feeling than the feeling that I have done something right. That feeling comes so rarely and is so fleeting that I can never really enjoy it. So in a way, it's not a good feeling at all.” WayI CanDoneFeelingsEnjoyFleetingGood Feeling Author:John S. Hall
“When I'm feeling proud of myself, I should remember to ask myself why I think I am of any value at all. I have done nothing that a hundred thousand other people couldn't do, and most of them would probably do it better, and they probably wouldn't feel so self-important about it. I should always be ashamed of myself.” PeopleThinkingFeelsShouldImportantSelfDoneFeelingsRememberValuesAsksProudThousandHundredAshamedProud Of Myself Author:John S. Hall
“If I work hard and am rewarded, then I haven't really gained anything. It has been a trade: I've put in, and I've gotten back. Only if I am rewarded without having done anything have I actually come out ahead. The best way to gain the most is to do nothing.” IfsWayHas BeensHardDoneHavensHard WorkGainsTradeBest Way Author:John S. Hall