Romance is very pretty in novels, but the romance of a life is always a melancholy matter. They are most happy who have no story to tell.
Anthony TrollopeRead
Nobody holds a good opinion of a man who has a low opinion of himself.
Interpretation
Self-esteem is crucial for how others perceive you; if you undervalue yourself, others will too.
This quote by Anthony Trollope emphasizes the importance of self-esteem and the way it influences the opinions of others. It suggests that a person who lacks confidence or has a negative view of themselves will struggle to gain the respect and positive regard of others, highlighting the interconnectedness of self-perception and external perception.
In practice
During a workshop on personal development, this quote can inspire participants to build their self-esteem.
Romance is very pretty in novels, but the romance of a life is always a melancholy matter. They are most happy who have no story to tell.
There is no happiness in love, except at the end of an English novel.
That I can read and be happy while I am reading, is a great blessing.
A man's love, till it has been chastened and fastened by the feeling of duty which marriage brings with it, is instigated mainly by the difficulty of pursuit.
But she knew this,βthat it was necessary for her happiness that she should devote herself to some one. All the elegancies and outward charms of life were delightful, if only they could be used as the means to some end. As an end themselves they were nothing.
Nothing surely is as potent as a law that may not be disobeyed. It has the force of the water drop that hollows the stone. A small dainty task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules.
If your virtue is especially radiant, it can be possible to open a pathway to the subtle realm and receive these celestial teachings directly from the immortals.
Sometimes when things seem to be going wrong, they are going right for reasons you are yet to understand.
Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.
I discover myself on the verge of a usual mistake.
We have to do the best we are capable of. This is our sacred human responsibility.
Would you really dig into yesterday's garbage to make tonight's meal? Do you dig into yesterday's mental garbage to create today's experiences?
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