“I would not unduly praise the virtue of restraint. It is often merely temperamental. But it is not always a sign of coldness. It may be pride. There can be nothing more humiliating than to see the shaft of one's emotion miss the mark of either laughter or tears. Nothing more humiliating! And this for the reason that should the mark be missed, should the open display of emotion fail to move, then it must perish unavoidably in disgust or contempt.”
Quote by Joseph Conrad
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Joseph Conrad’s Sea Tales - Premium Collection: An Outcast of the Islands, The Nigger of the ‘Narcissus’, A Smile of Fortune, Typhoon and more: Classics of World Literature from One of the Greatest English Novelists (Including Author’s Memoirs, Letters & Critical Essays)
Joseph Conrad’s Sea Tales - Premium Collection is a curated selection of the author’s most celebrated works, focusing on his exploration of the sea and its inhabitants. The collection includes novels such as ‘An Outcast of the Islands’ and ‘The Nigger of the ‘Narcissus’, which delve into themes of adventure, survival, and the human condition. Additionally, the collection features personal writings by Conrad, providing insight into his personal experiences and reflections on his writing and the world around him. more
Author
Joseph Conrad
Joseph Conrad, born on December 3, 1857 in Poland and died on August 3, 1924 in the United Kingdom, was a renowned British author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is known for his profound descriptions of maritime life and his insightful explorations of human nature. more
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