“No man engaged in a work he does not like can preserve many saving illusions about himself. The distaste, the absence of glamour, extend from the occupation to the personality. It is only when our appointed activities seem by a lucky accident to obey the particular earnestness of our temperament that we can taste the comfort of complete self-deception.”
A gripping narrative set in the late 19th century, this book delves into the world of espionage and political intrigue through the eyes of a secret agent. more
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
“Absolute power doesn't corrupt, but rather, reveals character.”
“Character is what we do when no one else is watching" ~R. Alan Woods [2012]”
“It's not so much what we do that matters, but what kind of person we choose to be.”