Denis de Rougemont Quotes
What stirs lyrical poets to their finest flights is neither the delight of the senses nor the fruitful contentment of the settled couple; not the satisfaction of love, but its passion. And passion means suffering.
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It is indeed hard for the strong to be just to the weak, but acting justly always has its rewards.
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I talk about life, and I make universal music with an American style - and that's what I do.
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It feels nice to be loved, but let me tell you there are 10 times more better looking, stylish and talented guys than me. So there's no solid reason for me to be proud! I don't think I have done anything extraordinary to change people's lives.
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I like mellow music. I like some jazz. But I'm not a big hard rock guy.
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I have been constantly betrayed and deceived all my life.
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As soon as, say, Saddam Hussein started bombing Israel with Scuds, everyone was like, 'Poor Israel.' But when Israel retaliates - and most of the time they then win - people turn against them.
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My ego is really good. I don't need to watch myself on TV, like some others.
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In the beginning I just wanted to survive. For the first three years, we made zero revenue. I remember many times when I was trying to pay up, the restaurant owner would say, 'Your bill was paid.' And there would be a note saying, 'Mr. Ma, I'm your customer on the Alibaba platform. I made a lot of money, and I know you don't, so I paid the bill.'
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Act so that the effects of your actions are compatible with the permanence of genuine human life.
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I've seen a shift in general about the literacy of the public to what Tourette's is. And that's a testament to local kids and parents having the courage to share their experience.
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To attempt the destruction of our passions is the height of folly. What a noble aim is that of the zealot who tortures himself like a madman in order to desire nothing, love nothing, feel nothing, and who, if he succeeded, would end up a complete monster!
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At a time of economic recession, the need for Medicaid and other safety net services is even greater. And we don't want to raise taxes on people who are having a tough time paying their bills.
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I just love Bowie. I think he's the ultimate inventor.
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You have to look at what 'Rumours' was, what drove the subject matter. You had two couples who were broken up or breaking up. And probably, you could say, success we had achieved was the catalyst for those breakups.
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I've always been told I was extremely well-behaved as a kid.
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The more games I play, the more I feel comfortable.
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I developed a loyal following. No one knew I was homeless.
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I went to the U.S. to start my modeling career at a very young age. So, venturing into films and handling the pressure isn't a big task.
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Without movie parts I was reduced to freak status. I just couldn't stand it.
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I endeavor not to conceal that I believe there is a great mixture of desire in the passion which is called love – or rather, without any far – fetched strain on words, it may be called the companion of love.
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Let's put Coloradans in charge; let's put Westerners in charge of the West.
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I get it, I really do, but at the same time, it's creepy. It's creepy to see fan sites about me.
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Through education comes understanding. Through understanding comes true appreciation. All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.
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What stirs lyrical poets to their finest flights is neither the delight of the senses nor the fruitful contentment of the settled couple; not the satisfaction of love, but its passion. And passion means suffering.
