Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.
Alexander Nikonov
Profits on the exchange are the treasures of goblins. At one time they may be carbuncle stones, then coals, then diamonds, then flint stones, then morning dew, then tears.
Alona Bistayeva
DURING the first years of my service in Dr. Flint`s family, I was accustomed to share some indulgences with the children of my mistress.
Alexander Jablokov
Dr. Flint had sworn that he would make me suffer, to my last day, for this new crime against him, as he called it; and as long as he had me in his power he kept his word.
Alexander Jablokov
Without passion man is a mere latent force and possibility, like the flint which awaits the shock of the iron before it can give forth its spark.
Alexander Nikonov
