No one knows what is in him till he tries, and many would never try if they were not forced to. Basil W. Maturin More Quotes by Basil W. Maturin More Quotes From Basil W. Maturin I believe there are few whose view of life has not been affected by the stern or kindly influences of their early childhood, which threw them in upon themselves in timidity and reserve, or drew them out in genial confidence and sympathy with their fellow creatures. Basil W. Maturin childhood views believe We never get to love by hate, least of all by self-hatred. Basil W. Maturin hate hatred self The central fire is desire, and all the powers of our being are given us to see, to fight for, and to win the object of our desire. Quench that fire and man turns to ashes. Basil W. Maturin fighting winning men
