Thwarted Efforts

Famous quotes containing the words thwarted and/or efforts:

“Every thought derives from a thwarted sensation.”
—E.M. Cioran (b. 1911)

“I am more fond of achieving than striving. My theories must prove to be facts or be discarded as worthless. My efforts must soon be crowned with success, or discontinued.”
—Carolyn Wells (1862–1942)