Quotes by Obscurity A bard whom there were none to praise, Hartley Coleridge obscurity poetry praise The public easily confuses him who fishes in troubled waters with him who draws up water from the depths. Friedrich Nietzsche obscurity depth water It is my rather subversive opinion that a writer's feelings of anonymity-obscurity are the second most valuable property on loan to him during his working years. J. D. Salinger obscurity feelings years It is better to be famous than notorious, but better to be notorious than obscure. James Kern Feibleman obscure obscurity notorious Full many a flower is born to blush unseen. James Joyce obscurity unseen flower Only yesterday I was full of worldly fancies, although religion had already some share in my thoughts: glory was still my daydream. Today my hopes are higher, and I covet here below nothing but obscurity and peace. Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire obscurity fancy yesterday The theory of interest was wrapped in utter obscurity, until Hume and Smith dispelled the vapor. Jean-Baptiste Say vapor obscurity theory Art will never come except from some small disregarded corner where an isolated and inspired man is studying the mysteries of nature. Jean-Francois Millet obscurity men art People newly emerged from obscurity generally launch out into indiscriminate display. Jean Ingelow display obscurity people The public, too, has to make an effort in order to understand the writer who, though he renounce complacent obscurity, cannot always express his new-hidden thoughts lucidly and according to accepted models. Jean-Paul Sartre obscurity effort order You will pardon some obscurities, for there are more secrets in my trade than in most men's, and yet not voluntarily kept, but inseparable from its very nature. I would gladly tell all that I know about it, and never paint "No Admittance" on my gate. Henry David Thoreau obscurity secret men Life is an ordeal, albeit an exciting one, but I wouldn't trade it for the good old days of poverty and obscurity. Jim Carrey obscurity poverty life-is I had a great time on News Radio, I got to make tons of money in relative obscurity and learn a lot about the TV biz and work on my standup act constantly. It was a dream gig. Joe Rogan obscurity news dream For though we very truly hear that the kingdom of God will be filled with splendor, joy, happiness and glory, yet when these things are spoken of, they remain utterly remote from our perception, and as it were, wrapped in obscurities, until that day. John Calvin obscurity perception joy Untruth being unacceptable to the mind of man, there is no other defence left for absurdity but obscurity. John Locke obscurity mind men If we were not in Vietnam, all that part of the world would be enjoying the obscurity it so richly deserves. John Kenneth Galbraith obscurity would-be world He who would reproach an author for obscurity should look into his own mind to see whether it is quite clear there. In the dusk the plainest writing is illegible. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe obscurity mind writing When (an advocate) is not thoroughly acquainted with the real strength and weakness of his cause, he knows not where to choose the most impressive argument. When the mark is shrouded in obscurity, the only substitute for accuracy in the aim is in the multitude of the shafts. John Quincy Adams obscurity weakness real To be skeptical of the resultant text of the New Testament books is to allow all of classical antiquity to slip into obscurity, for no documents of the ancient period are as well attested bibliographically as the New Testament. John Warwick Montgomery obscurity ancient book There is no defence against reproach, but obscurity; it is a kind of concomitant to greatness, as satires and invectives were an essential part of a Roman triumph. Joseph Addison obscurity greatness defense «1234567»
