So I'm reading Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maughm (excellent author, excellent book, also read The Razor's Edge). Phillip (main character) doesn't think that success depends on weather you believe in what you are doing or not (note that Marissa, who has read the book, thinks that my opinions are half formed and premature, since I am only half way through the book). He uses two examples. Fanny Price, who thinks she is this great artist and one day will show up everyone because she is such an ... read more