Who said “A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of…”?

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Joseph Conrad. A published source records them saying or writing it.

SourceUnder Western Eyes (1911)

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APA

Conrad, J. (n.d.). A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love. [Quotation]. Famous Quotations Network. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/29300-a-mans-real-life-is-that-accorded-to/

MLA

Conrad, Joseph. “A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/29300-a-mans-real-life-is-that-accorded-to/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Conrad, Joseph. “A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughts of other men by reason of respect or natural love.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/29300-a-mans-real-life-is-that-accorded-to/.