"Unrecognized alcoholism is the ruling pathology among writers and intellectuals."

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Source : Diana Trilling (1993). “The Beginning of the Journey: The Marriage of Diana and Lionel Trilling”, Harcourt

Diana Trilling

#Pathology Quotes #Ruling Quotes #Alcoholism Quotes

“It turned out that time doesn't heal the wound , but in its so merciful way , blunts the edges ever so slightly”
“I was a pretty scrappy, tough kid; I got in all sorts of fights at school. I defended myself - boys didn't mess with me. But as one of seven children, you have to fight for everything anyway.”
“I have no interest in art. Let me clarify â€” I have no interest in non-nude images.”

Source : "Parks and Recreation: The Camel". TV Series, www.imdb.com. 2009.
“It just takes the faith of a little seed to make a way through what might to be impossibility, and the ability will match the occasion. The outcome will defy explanation. The liberation will not be televised when it arrives like lightning in the skies.”
“Try but don't try too hard. Just try hard enough, and things will go better.”
“Most Indians go into education. Their parents just push them into education like parents in Australia push them into sports.”
“There have been so many great moments in golf that you even forget some of them.”
“A leader's most valuable asset is not their time but their energy and ability to energize others.”

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