Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
Action Over Sentiments
A
Patience Equals Hope
P
Patience is the art of hoping.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
Deeds Define Us
D
Our deeds still travel with us from afar, and what we have been makes us what we are.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
Fear and Self-Interest Motivation
F
Men are moved by two levers only: fear and self interest.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
The Duality of Life
T
Life was indeed delightful; but life was also dreadful.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
Joy of Being Loved
J
There is no happiness like that of being loved by your fellow creatures, and feeling that your presence is an addition to their comfort.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
Love’s Lasting Gift
L
The light-hearted will carry nothing out of life except the love which they have given and received.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
Becoming Lovable
B
If you want to be loved, be lovable.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
Studying Humanity
S
The proper study of mankind is man.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson
Necessity of Resources
N
You can’t make bricks without straw.
Joyce Cary – Mister Johnson