Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor.
More Quotes from Alexis Carrel:
As to virtue . . . it is an act of the will, a habit which increases the quantity, intensity and quality of life. It builds up, strengthens and vivifies personality.Alexis Carrel
The mug is a tool. My ace in the hole. To have looks is the bonus on top of what motivates me to be an actor. Not to realize they're an asset would be counterproductive to the cause they serve the common good.
Alexis Carrel
The first duty of society is to give each of its members the possibility of fulfilling his destiny. When it becomes incapable of performing this duty it must be transformed.
Alexis Carrel
Like hatred, jealousy is forbidden by the laws of life because it is essentially destructive.
Alexis Carrel
All of us, at certain moments of our lives, need to take advice and to receive help from other people.
Alexis Carrel
All great men are gifted with intuition. They know without reasoning or analysis, what they need to know.
Alexis Carrel
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Man Quotes, Suffering QuotesBased on Keywords: sculptor
We've got to play better basketball.
Tim Buckley
I don't do quagmires.
Donald Rumsfeld
I'd rather have a search engine or a compiler on a deserted island than a game.
John Carmack