How melancholy a thing is success. Whilst failure inspirits...

How melancholy a thing is success. Whilst failure inspirits a man, attainment reads the sad prosy lesson that all our glories "Are shadows, not substantial things." Truly said the sayer, "disappointment is the salt of life" a salutary bitter which strengthens the mind for fresh exertion, and gives a double value to the prize.

Richard Francis Burton Quote About Disappointment, Giving, Mind: How Melancholy A Thing Is...

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