Her last conscious thought was disgust at life; her senses had lied to her. The world was not made of energy and delight but of foulness, betrayal, and lassitude. Living was hateful, and death was no better, and from end to end of the universe this was the first and last and only truth. ~Philip Pullman
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The rose has thorns only for those who would gather it. ~Chinese Proverb
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Sweet is the day of sacred rest;
No mortal cares shall seize my breast;
O may my heart in tune be found
Like David's harp of solemn sound. ~Isaac Watts
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A half truth is a whole lie. ~Yiddish Proverb
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For piety lies not in being often seen turning a veiled head to stones, nor in approaching every altar, nor in lying prostrate before the temples of the gods, nor in sprinkling altars with the blood of beasts but rather in being able to look upon all things with a mind at peace. ~Lucretius
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Silence is medication for sorrow. ~Arabic Proverb
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Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. ~Japanese Proverb
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Never tell anyone to go to hell unless you can make 'em go. ~William J. Clinton
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Do not beat the wolf, and do not cause hunger to the sheep. ~Arabic Proverb
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Honesty is the best policy. ~English Proverb
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A little too late, is much too late. ~German Proverb
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Every new day is another chance to change your life. ~Native American Proverb
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The enmity of the wise, rather than the friendship of the fool. ~Arabic Proverb
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I always enjoyed myself a lot in pre-school. ~Valentino Garavani
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I shall never get used to not being the most beautiful woman in the room. It was an intoxication to sweep in and know every man had turned his head. It kept me in form. ~Lady Randolph Churchill
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Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. ~English Proverb
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The cat was created when the lion sneezed. ~Arabic Proverb
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I'm a very direct person and, sometimes, when I want something, I will push it until I get it. But, it's OK. It's not as bad as some people. When I have an idea in my head, I'm pretty stubborn. ~Julie Delpy
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One does evil enough when one does nothing good. ~German Proverb
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A fast is better than a bad meal. ~Irish Proverb
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Every day man increases in new understanding. ~Arabic Proverb
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Not to every face is said welcome. ~Arabic Proverb
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The bad stuff remains with its owner until some fool comes to buy it. ~Arabic Proverb
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Blood is thicker than water. ~English Proverb
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Embrace the faith that every challenge surmounted by your energy; every problem solved by your wisdom; every soul stirred by your passion; and every barrier to justice brought down by your determination will ennoble your life, inspire others, serve your country, and explode outward the boundaries of what is achievable on this earth. ~Madeleine Albright
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