#worthless

There is no doubt that Iraqis, like Australians and Americans, love and desire freedom. However, if freedom doesn't mean the right to complete self-determination, unfettered by interests other than one's own, then that freedom is less than worthless - it's oppression. ↗

— Amir Butler

#complete #desire #doubt #freedom #however

The pleasure we derive from doing favors is partly in the feeling it gives us that we are not altogether worthless. It is a pleasant surprise to ourselves. ↗

— Eric Hoffer

#derive #doing #favors #feeling #gives

If the egotist is weak, his egotism is worthless. If the egotist is strong, acute, full of distinctive character, his egotism is precious, and remains a possession of the race. ↗

— Alexander Smith

#character #distinctive #egotism #egotist #full

Wicked thoughts and worthless efforts gradually set their mark on the face, especially the eyes. ↗

— Arthur Schopenhauer

#especially #eyes #face #gradually #mark

Conviction is worthless unless it is converted into conduct. ↗

— Thomas Carlyle

#converted #conviction #into #unless #worthless

Conviction never so excellent, is worthless until it coverts itself into conduct. ↗

— Thomas Carlyle

#conviction #excellent #into #itself #never

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. ↗

— William Congreve

#almost #certain #comes #fear #impervious

In the absence of willpower the most complete collection of virtues and talents is wholly worthless. ↗

— Aleister Crowley

#collection #complete #most #talents #virtues

My mum always told me I was precious, while my dad always told me I was worthless. I think that's a good grounding for a balanced life. ↗

— Alan Cumming

#balanced #dad #good #grounding #i

When one realizes that his life is worthless he either commits suicide or travels. ↗

— Edward Dahlberg

#either #his #life #realizes #suicide