Charles de Saint-Évremond (Charles de Marguetel de Saint-Denis) Quotes
A man who knows how to mix pleasures with business is never entirely possessed by them; he either quits or resumes them at his will; and in the use he makes of them he rather finds a relaxation than a dangerous charm that might corrupt him.
Charles de Saint-Évremond
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I am thankful I can see much to admire in all religions.
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Gabrielle Zevin
He who trades pacing for gimmicky open-world freedom deserves neither.
Yahtzee Croshaw
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Ayumi Hamasaki
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Gary Marcus
Standing still is never a good option. Not in the ring, and not in life... When you stop moving, you're done.
Georges St-Pierre
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Aaron Yoo