But I shall give less thought to the future, I shall work in the present. I feel such work is within my power. For I only succeed in small things, and when I am tried by anxiety, I am bound to say it is the small joys that release me.
Georges BernanosAbout author
- Author's profession: Author
- Nationality: french
- Born: February 20, 1888
- Died: July 5, 1948
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