Unless a man has been taught what to do with success after getting it, the achievement of it must inevitably leave him a prey to boredom.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since at least half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Boredom is therefore a vital problem for the moralist, since at least half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Boredom is... a vital problem for the moralist, since half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

No great achievement is possible without persistent work.

The conception of purpose is a natural one to apply to a human artificer. A man who desires a house cannot, except in the Arabian Nights, have it rise before him as a result of his mere wish; time and labor must be expended before his wish can be gra