"The charms of seclusion are seldom combined with the conveniences of civilization."

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Source : Ethel Smyth (1922). “Streaks of life”

Ethel Smyth

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“Every age has its problem, by solving which humanity is helped forward.”
“I tend to like to write a song and then think about it for a while. I record a demo of it and then put it away and wait until I've gotten more thoughts on it or get sure exactly how to approach it.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase.”

Source : "Pilates' Return to Life Through Contrology".
“What, exactly, is the internet? Basically it is a global network exchanging digitized data in such a way that any computer, anywhere, that is equipped with a device called a 'modem', can make a noise like a duck choking on a kazoo”
“I think my track record speaks for myself... I have been endorsed by the African Union, but I am a prosecutor for 121 states parties and this is what I intend to be until the end of my mandate.”

Source : "Fatou Bensouda: the woman who could redeem the international criminal court" by Afua Hirsch, www.theguardian.com. June 14, 2012.
“I've made 122 movies, and I daresay there's a picture of mine showing somewhere in the world every day.”
“I love poking fun at myself. I have a rather mean sense of humor.”
“Have you thought that your willingness to forgive is really your affirmation of the power of God to do you good?”

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