Georg Simmel Quotes
The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.
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I tested for a couple of pilots, but they said I was too tall.
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The tragedy of all of this is that it happened to me and it shouldn't have happened. It ruined my life and my career. That's the tragedy of this.
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When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.
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I think people are able to relate to my appearance. They think of me as the girl next door.
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I am going to change the world, and I'm talking to everybody in the possible world that I can get to that can help me to do that.
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There is one system of justice, demanding that all be held accountable when laws are broken.
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It's a hard life... but if I could, I would do it all again.
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The true character of ministry is a servants heart.
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Tonight Illinois has set a tone for the nation, that we won't stand idle hoping that our economy improves. This is a brand new day for the Illinois Republican Party.
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I'm the most Colombian of the Colombians, even though I've lived 47 years outside of Colombia. I've lived 13 years in New York, and I never did a painting about New York. I've lived in France more than 30 years, and I've never painted Paris.
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I hardly ever stretch the canvas before painting.
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I loved the idea of somebody literally fighting for love.
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America is another name for opportunity.
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I had a moment where I was like, 'I'm so tired of waiting for other people to accept me.'
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Increase of material comforts, it may be generally laid down, does not in any way whatsoever conduce to moral growth.
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It has always been a wonder to me where my conversational power has gone: at the present time, I cannot impress the most ordinary men.
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I don't really see any barrier between teenage fiction and adult literature.
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If people have bought something of mine, they know by now that I will decline writing it for the movies.
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Because of lack of moral principle, human life becomes worthless. Moral principle, truthfulness, is a key factor. If we lose that, then there is no future.
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I think action movies bring more excitement than tears, but I always want to take it to another level. I mean, I think if one appreciates anything in life to a certain degree, it could possibly bring tears to your eyes.
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I've learned in my life that you really don't know what's possible until you're already doing it.
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Cooking is at once child's play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.
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Bitcoins - it's freedom. It's very American.
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The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life.
