Lafcadio Hearn Quotes
One thing is always wrong-always: to cause suffering in others for the purpose of gratifying one's own pleasures; that is everlastingly wrong.
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I have one friend that I've had since I was born, and she's from Coatzacoalcos. She's not really impressed or interested in the actor's life. My family isn't really either.
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The film business was a great lesson in business combat and what it takes to survive.
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My favorite actresses were Geraldine Paige, Anne Bancroft and Kim Stanley.
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I've been playing concerts for many years, and it's still as exciting as it was the first time. I hope that shows when I'm performing.
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I think every woman should have a one-night stand. If it's done right, it can be liberating.
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Historically, the notes of scale systems anywhere have been based on these pure harmonics.
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There are as many forms of happiness as sorrow, though most prove fleeting.
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I've always tried to explore the humorous aspects of life.
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We're really blessed that we've been as well received as we have been.
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Good education, housing and jobs are imperatives for the Negroes, and I shall support them in their fight to win these objectives, but I shall tell the Negroes that while these are necessary, they cannot solve the main Negro problem.
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My dad brought 'Clerks' to Sundance 22 years ago, and that's when his career started.
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I don't think I ever really knew the right words to 'Hava Nagilah,' which isn't great for a Jewish singer.
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There's a long life ahead of you and it's going to be beautiful, as long as you keep loving and hugging each other.
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Rap is the only interesting music left - it's the only genre that's still pushing itself, and experimenting in a way that I find exciting.
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As President Obama clearly said just a few months ago, China must play by the international rules, the international trading system from which they've benefited so much.
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I like the fact that glass ceilings are breaking all over.
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And, honestly, if somebody wants to criticize me for not being a trainwreck, that's fine with me!
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I would never suggest anyone to stay at a company more than six or seven years. We grow as individuals and the world is moving so fast. Typically, I'll always sell a piece of each of my companies along the way.
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Why would you envy a man who doesn't know the names of all the planets, is a 'high functioning' sociopath, and has no friends? Because Sherlock Holmes thinks in all the ways we wish we could.
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The prayer of the feeblest saint who lives in the Spirit and keeps right with God is a terror to Satan. The very powers of darkness are paralyzed by prayer; no spiritualistic seance can succeed in the presence of a humble praying saint. No wonder Satan tries to keep our minds fussy in active work till we cannot think in prayer.
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A person with average talent, ambition and education, can outstrip a genius in society, if that person has focused goals.
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I think there's a karmic purpose that souls make before they decide to come into people's bodies and become someone's parent, or become someone's child. Maybe my dad disappearing was his way of giving me material with which to work, or a predisposition to feel heightened emotions.
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Christ held Himself in His hands when He gave His Body to His disciples saying: 'This is My Body.' No one partakes of this Flesh before he has adored it.
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One thing is always wrong-always: to cause suffering in others for the purpose of gratifying one's own pleasures; that is everlastingly wrong.
