“What is all wisdom save a collection of platitudes? Take fifty of our current proverbial sayings—they are so trite, so threadbare, that we can hardly bring our lips to utter them. None the less they embody the concentrated experience of the race, and the man who orders his life according to their teaching cannot go far wrong. How easy that seems! Has any one ever done so? Never. Has any man ever attained to inner harmony by pondering the experience of others? Not since the world began! He must pass through the fire.”
Quote by Norman Douglas
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Norman Douglas
Norman Douglas was an English writer known for his distinctive literary style and profound descriptions of natural landscapes. His works encompassed travel literature, essays, and novels, which were highly appreciated by readers. more