I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an ambition to build.
About Eden Phillpotts
Eden Phillpottswas an English author, poet and dramatist. He was born in Mount Abu, India, was educated in Plymouth, Devon, and worked as an insurance officer for ten years before studying for the stage and eventually becoming a writer.
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If you go on working with the light available, you will meet your Master, as he himself will be seeking you.
English author, poet and dramatist
You never know what a fool you can be till life gives you the chance.
English author, poet and dramatist
We always think every other man’s job is easier than our own. The better he does it, the easier it looks.
English author, poet and dramatist
The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none.
English author, poet and dramatist
I had no ambition to make a fortune. Mere money-making has never been my goal, I had an ambition to build.
English author, poet and dramatist
The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.
English author, poet and dramatist
I used to hurt so badly that I’d ask God why, what have I done to deserve any of this? I feel now He was preparing me for this, for the future. That’s the way I see it.
English author, poet and dramatist