The execution of any thing considerable implies in the first place previous persevering meditation.
More Quotes from William Godwin:
The proper method for hastening the decay of error is by teaching every man to think for himself.William Godwin
Above all we should not forget that government is an evil, a usurpation upon the private judgement and individual conscience of mankind.
William Godwin
Perseverance is an active principle, and cannot continue to operate but under the influence of desire.
William Godwin
Study with desire is real activity; without desire it is but the semblance and mockery of activity.
William Godwin
Trust the student in a certain degree with himself. Suffer him in some instances to select his own course of reading. There is danger that there should be something to studied and monotonous in the selection we should make for him. Suffer him to wander through the wilds of literature.
William Godwin
There can be no passion, and by consequence no love, where there is not imagination.
William Godwin
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Contemplation QuotesBased on Keywords: persevering
Acting is the easiest money you'll ever make in your life, and directing is probably the hardest money.
Charles S. Dutton
I've never really worked on them. Just once in a while one hits me and makes me laugh. My Al Gore was sort of like a gay Gomer Pyle.
Dana Carvey
For Mythology is the handmaid of literature; and literature is one of the best allies of virtue and promoters of happiness.
Thomas Bulfinch