Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness Browse All Authors Top 4 quotes by Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness A ship leaves no trace in the sea, but countless in your heart. In German: Ein Schiff hinterlässt keine Spur im Meer, aber unzählige im Herzen. This is how I heard it on a german radio station. Can anyone confirm this and give it a final correction, plus let us know for sure where it´s from in Joseph Conrad´s work? Thomas, from Germany Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness Strength is just an accident arising from the weakness of others. Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness The conquest of the earth... is not a pretty thing when you look into it too much. What redeems it is the idea only... not a sentimental pretence but an idea. Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness We live as we dream - alone. Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness