Devout believers are safeguarded in a high degree against the risk of certain neurotic illnesses; their acceptance of the universal neurosis spares them the task of constructing a personal one.

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It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.

It is human nature to think wisely and act in an absurd fashion.

Distance never seperates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and...

Distance never seperates two hearts that really care, for our memories span the miles and...

One thing above all gives charm to men's thoughts, and this is unrest. A mind...

One thing above all gives charm to men's thoughts, and this is unrest. A mind...

In art as in love, instinct is enough.

In art as in love, instinct is enough.

The future is a convenient place for dreams

The future is a convenient place for dreams

It is by acts and not by ideas that people live.

It is by acts and not by ideas that people live.

An education isnt how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you...

An education isnt how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you...

When a thing has been said and well, have no scruple. Take it and copy...

When a thing has been said and well, have no scruple. Take it and copy...

All the historical books which contain no lies are extremely tedious.

All the historical books which contain no lies are extremely tedious.

Existence would be intolerable if we were never to dream.

Existence would be intolerable if we were never to dream.

To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.

To accomplish great things, we must dream as well as act.

Chance is perhaps the pseudonym of God when he does not wish to sign his...

Chance is perhaps the pseudonym of God when he does not wish to sign his...

To imagine is everything, to know is nothing at all.

To imagine is everything, to know is nothing at all.

Irony is the gaiety of reflection and the joy of wisdom.

Irony is the gaiety of reflection and the joy of wisdom.

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan,...

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan,...

The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law,...

The poor have to labour in the face of the majestic equality of the law,...

Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

Until one has loved an animal a part of one's soul remains unawakened.

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan,...

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan,...

It's not what you go through that defines you; you can't help that. It's what...

It's not what you go through that defines you; you can't help that. It's what...

Wanna see someone pretty? Look in a magazine. Wanna see someone beautiful? Look in the...

Wanna see someone pretty? Look in a magazine. Wanna see someone beautiful? Look in the...