 It implied an inconceivable severity of conviction, that he had one thing to do, and that he who would do some great thing in this short life must apply himself to the work with such a concentration of his forces, as to idle spectators, who live only...  The Monthly Anthology, and Boston Review - Page 582edited by - 1806Full view - About this book
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...to its utmost? Let me quote Ruskin once more: "He who would do some great thing in this short lite must apply himself to the work with such a concentration of his energies as to idle spectators who live only to amuse themselves, looks like insanity." This for you.... | |
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