Quote by Charlotte Bronte

It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tranquillity: they must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.

It is vain to say human beings ought to be satisfied with tr

Summary

This quote suggests that humans inherently crave action and purpose in their lives, rather than contentment and tranquility alone. It argues that people will actively seek out opportunities for engagement and stimulation if they cannot find them readily available. It implies that the desire for action and progress is a fundamental aspect of human nature, suggesting that a truly fulfilling life requires more than simply a state of peacefulness.

Topics

By Charlotte Bronte

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

I was irrevocably betrothed to laughter, the sound of which

I was irrevocably betrothed to laughter, the sound of which has always seemed to me the most civilised music in the world.

Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Sma

Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you believe that you too can become great.

Friendship Ambition

The poetry that sustains me is when I feel that, for a minut

The poetry that sustains me is when I feel that, for a minute, the clouds have parted and I've seen ecstasy or something.

Skepticism, riddling the faith of yesterday, prepared the wa

Skepticism, riddling the faith of yesterday, prepared the way for the faith of tomorrow.

It may offend us to hear our own thoughts expressed by other

It may offend us to hear our own thoughts expressed by others: we are not sure enough of their souls.

The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of

The most painful thing is losing yourself in the process of loving someone too much, and forgetting that you are special too.

Ernest Hemingway

Love Pain Relationships Self

While walking in a toy store The day before today,I overhear

While walking in a toy store The day before today,I overheard a Crayon BoxWith many things to say.I don't like red! said Yellow.And Green said, Nor do I!And no one here likes Orange,But no one knows quite why.We are a box of crayonsthat really doesn't get along,Said Blue to all the others.Something here is wrong!Well, i bought that box of crayonsAnd took it home with meAnd laid out all the crayonsSo the crayons could all seeThey watched me as I coloredWith Red and Blue and GreenAnd Black and White and OrangeAnd every color in betweenThey watched as Green became the grassAnd Blue became the sky.The Yellow sun was shining brightOn White clouds drifting by.Colors changing as they touched,Becoming something new.They watched me as I colored.They watched till I was through.And when I'd finally finished,I began to walk away.And as I did the Crayon boxHad something more to say...I do like Red! said the YellowAnd Green said, So do I!And Blue you are terrific!So high up in the sky.We are a Box of CrayonsEach of us unique,But when we get togetherThe picture is complete.

Anon., Box Of Crayons (Original

Life is too short to waste time waiting for other people's a

Life is too short to waste time waiting for other people's approval on how you live it.

Life Motivational Opinion Approval

People don't want to listen to a celebrity tweeting about th

People don't want to listen to a celebrity tweeting about their charities and shows. That's why comedy writers do well - we put out little funny ideas.

Often, moreover, it is...that aspect of our being that socie

Often, moreover, it is...that aspect of our being that society finds eccentric, ridiculous, or disagreeable, that holds our sweet waters, our secret well of happiness, the key to our equanimity in malevolent climes.

Happiness Inspirational Hard Times Ridiculous Disagreeable Eccentric

I feel like men are more romantic than women. When we get ma

I feel like men are more romantic than women. When we get married we marry, like, one girl, 'cause we're resistant the whole way until we meet one girl and we think I'd be an idiot if I didn't marry this girl she's so great. But it seems like girls get to a place where they just kinda pick the best option... 'Oh he's got a good job.' I mean they spend their whole life looking for Prince Charming and then they marry the guy who's got a good job and is gonna stick around.

Life Love Romantic Married Girl Blue Valentine Guy Prince Charming Resistant Stick Around

Yes, peace can and must be won, to save the world from the t

Yes, peace can and must be won, to save the world from the terrible destruction of World War III.