William James Quotes
Evil is a disease; and worry over disease is itself an additional form of disease, which only adds to the original complaint.
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A painting probably is the most shocking increase in value, from what it costs to make to what you sell it for.
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Push your luck. If you see a pretty girl in a bar, say something.
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But I also think that the more you reason collectively about what the project should be at the beginning of the process, the more you can improvise later.
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I recently went to New York for the first time, and honey, I'm in love with that place. I'm obsessed with its sausages.
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In our gliding experiments we had had a number of experiences in which we had landed upon one wing, but the crushing of the wing had absorbed the shock, so that we were not uneasy about the motor in case of a landing of that kind.
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The mullahs are part of the past in Iran, not its future. But change in Iran will come through engagement, not through confrontation.
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Disease and ill health are caused largely by damage at the molecular and cellular level, yet today's surgical tools are too large to deal with that kind of problem.
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It's a blessing to have fans acknowledging your craft, period.
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It hasn't really made it easier getting film work. It's not like I can call up a studio or a producer and say - insert haughty voice here - 'It's Parker. I guess you might know me as the indie queen. I'm wondering if you have any projects for me to be in.'
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Filipinos don't wallow in what is miserable and ugly. They recycle the bad into things of beauty.
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As society diversifies, the number of people who read literature is decreasing. It will be difficult for readers to digest my ideas through literature.
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More and more, cultural groups are cross-pollinating, and we're getting much more interesting art as a result.
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I'm a strong fighter, I'm a fighter who can adapt to my surroundings.
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Vamps no longer exist. Stars have taken their roles.
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Every label thinks, when they sign someone, 'This is the perfect pedigree to sign. They're cute, they can sing, they can dance, et cetera.' And they say to the public, 'Here, this is what you're gonna like.' But you might say, 'No, I don't like that!' You'll probably say 'no' many more times than you'll say 'yes!'
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Being married to a footballer is some girls' dream, but it isn't always like that. I work.
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Art never improves, but... the material of art is never quite the same.
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I adore this adventure, I adore working with youth. For me it's a daily challenge, working to help these youths realize their dreams.
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I consider myself a little weak.
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I can eat Chipotle all day long for years.
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The superior man makes the difficulty to be overcome his first interest; success only comes later.
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I often worry that my idea of personhood is nostalgic, irrational, inaccurate.
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Basting is evil. Basting does nothing for the meat. Why? Skin. Skin is designed to keep stuff out of the bird, so basting just lets heat out of the oven. That means the turkey will take longer to cook... so don't touch that door!
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Evil is a disease; and worry over disease is itself an additional form of disease, which only adds to the original complaint.
