Famous quotes

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

Stendhal

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The unclear man cannot delude himself: either he deceives himself or he tries to deceive others.

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To desire is to have the courage to expose oneself to an inconvenience; to expose oneself in this way is to tempt fate and to play.

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It is essential, for others to bear us willingly, to participate to some extent in their passions.

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There are no more legitimate unions than those governed by a true passion.

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The full equality of women would be the surest sign of civilization and would double the intellectual forces of the human race.

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Since death is inevitable, let's forget about it.

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Courage consists of knowing how to choose the lesser evil, no matter how horrible it may seem.

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Vocation is the joy of having one's passion as a profession.

Laurence Sterne

Laurence Sterne

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Only those truly courageous spirits know how to forgive. A vile being never forgives because it is not in its nature.

Laurence Sterne

Laurence Sterne

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This is called perseverance in a good cause and obstinacy in a bad one.

Laurence Sterne

Laurence Sterne

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Science can be learned by heart, but wisdom cannot.