Years Continuous Ordinary

Famous quotes containing the words years, continuous and/or ordinary:

“When it looks at great accomplishments, the world, bent on simplifying its images, likes best to look at the dramatic, picturesque moments experienced by its heroes.... But the no less creative years of preparation remain in the shadow.”
—Stefan Zweig (18811942)

“I read the newspapers avidly. It is my one form of continuous fiction.”
—Aneurin Bevan (1897–1960)

“I was not content to believe in a personal devil and serve him, in the ordinary sense of the word. I wanted to get hold of him personally and become his chief of staff.”
—Aleister Crowley (1875–1947)