Quotes by Fennel Hudson

The speed of modern life is an oppressive thing, and the corporate world is quick to punish those with an honest heart. Qualities such as ‘nice, honest, kind, happy, relaxed, sincere, innocent’ are frowned upon as weaknesses. Yet these values are the essence of a good person. Unfortunately, if you don’t keep the balance, they can be lost like sand through your fingers.

If ever the adventure proves tiring, or you lose sight of your dream, look to the west at sunset. There, on days when the skies are clear, you might see upon the horizon a thin layer of amber mist. When it appears, you will know its purpose: it is the mist of believing.

Eight months in the woods have hardened me, or at least firmed up my beliefs that if a man’s going to fend for himself, then he needs to leave his credit card at home.

Most of us, at some time or other, get sucked into the lifeless vacuum of work; the cogs of the corporate machine that we keep turning until one day, when we depart this Earth, we may earn the word ‘lubricant’ on our headstone.

I wasn’t born to fetch, or sit, or accept a beating. I’m here to be me, to write, and know my purpose.

It’s ironic that those who lack self-confidence are often the ones who find it hardest to say no.

We are all Clapping Monkeys, but while some of us smile, others look around to see if anyone has noticed.

Why should we change that which makes us unique?

The thing that matters most is what matters to you, not anybody else.

If, like me, you suffer from lack of self-confidence you’ll know that the term is made up of two conflicting words, and that confidence isn’t easily found in the self.

A man can never be truly free when he knows that he is neglecting his duties elsewhere.

We all need to believe in something, a dream that gives us optimism and faith.

Our best canvas is all around us, in everything we touch and do.

If we spend enough time dreaming, then the dream might eventually become real.

Dreams free us from normality. Daydreams, especially, take us somewhere between the real world and the dream world.

Progress isn’t always good. There’s a reason why ‘breakneck speed’ is described as such.

Enjoy being you. Have fun. And be different.

A man can never have too many books. Neither can he have too many fountain pens, hats, fishing rods, waistcoats, tea caddies, paintings or whatever helps him to feel at home in his surroundings and communicate his personality to the world.

Proudly buck the trend. Dare to be different.

Be batty, be traditional, and be proud.