My mother drew a distinction between ach…

My mother drew a distinction between achievement and success. She said that ‘achievement is the knowledge that you have studied and worked hard and done the best that is in you. Success is being praised by others, and that’s nice, too, but not as important or satisfying. Always aim for achievement and forget about success.’

Quote, saying and phrase by: Helen Hayes

My mind’s sunk so low, Claudia, because …

My mind’s sunk so low, Claudia, because of you, wrecked itself on your account so bad already, that I couldn’t like you if you were the best of women,–or stop loving you, no matter what you do.

Quote, saying and phrase by: Catullus