Quotes by : George R. Gissing

Persistent prophecy is a familiar way of assuring the event.

Have the courage of your desire.

I have the happiness of the passing moment and what more can mortal ask?

The mind which renounces once and forever a futile hope has its compensations in ever-growing calm.....

Have the courage of your desire.

Life I fancy would very often be insupportable but for the luxury of self-compassion.