Famous quotes

Collection of the best phrases and famous quotes from the most prominent authors.

Georges Courteline

Georges Courteline

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It is easier to change religion than coffee.

Georges Courteline

Georges Courteline

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It is typical of every foolish man to act clever.

Jacques Yves Cousteau

Jacques Yves Cousteau

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Probably more harm has been done to the Earth in the 20th century than in all previous history of humanity.

Jacques Yves Cousteau

Jacques Yves Cousteau

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If we didn't die, we wouldn't appreciate life as we do.

Jacques Yves Cousteau

Jacques Yves Cousteau

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From birth, man carries the weight of gravity on his shoulders. He is bolted to the Earth. But all he has to do is sink beneath the surface and he is free.

Jacques Yves Cousteau

Jacques Yves Cousteau

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Throughout most of history, man has had to struggle against nature to survive; in this century, he begins to realize that, to survive, he must protect it.

Nöel Coward

Nöel Coward

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The desire for inactivity only arises when we have too much to do.

Nöel Coward

Nöel Coward

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It's extraordinary how powerful bad music can be.

Nöel Coward

Nöel Coward

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Money doesn't provide us with friends, but with enemies of better quality.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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A lazy person is like a clock without hands, being useless whether it's moving or standing still.

William Cowper

William Cowper

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Avoid desperate decisions; the darkest day will pass if you have the courage to live until the next day.