Achievements, seldom credited to their source, are the result of unspeakable drudgery and worries.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Our achievements speak for themselves. What we have to keep track of are our failures, discouragements and doubts. We tend to forget the past difficulties, the many false starts, and the painful groping.
People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificant success is achieved.
Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.
People seldom become famous for what they say until after they are famous for what they've done.
Famous remarks are very seldom quoted correctly.
In time of difficulties, we must not lose sight of our achievements.
Naturally it is nice to be widely known for worthwhile achievements, but it forces you to do many things which you don't like to do and these things take up time you want for other things.
Life should never be viewed from the vantage point of achievements. It is total folly.
I find awards frivolous. When I began my career, I was told that I deserved an award for a certain performance, but then I couldn't turn up on the day of the show. Then I was told that the award went to someone else. That's when I realised the truth behind it all.
Yet, our achievements also mask many continuing failings and seem to expose more future dangers.
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