"If life is a punishment, one should wish for an end; if life is a test, one should wish it to be short."

-- Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre

#Punishment Quotes #Wish Quotes #Tests Quotes

“The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by a pebble.”
“I can't say that there are "things" that make me come alive. There are thoughts that make me come alive.”
“I think smart is sexy. I like smart people. People that are comfortable with themselves I think is very sexy. My cat is really sexy.”
“The attack on Clinton on terrorism is entirely politically inspired by the right-wing of the Republicans, and has no basis in fact whatsoever.”
“It [the Euro] is a decisive step towards ever closer political and institutional union in Europe. Above all, it is political.”
“Love is a great emotion, but I believe its not just about romance; it could be love for nature, people, for relationships.”
“I tentatively believe in a god. I was brought up in a fairly religious home. I think the world is compatible with reincarnation, karma, all that stuff.”
“I think as an actor, you're constantly putting yourself out there, and a lot of times failing - and failing in front of a bunch of people - and sometimes you have a good moment and something clicks.”

Source : "Chris Messina: Hollywood's Busiest Man and His Existential Questions". Hollywood Reporter Interview, www.hollywoodreporter.com. January 15, 2013.

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