"It is better that great peoples should seek out glory, or even vanity, in their deeds, than that they should remain indifferent . For even if they are not incited to act upon virtuous principles, at least there is the saving grace that they will do things they might not have done had not vanity prompted their actions."

-- Madeleine de Souvre, marquise de Sable

#Vanity Quotes #Grace Quotes #Principles Quotes

“In every person's life, around 27 to 29 years old, the stars and the planets align themselves to exactly the way they were when you were born. You're faced with yourself. There's no running away.”

Source : "Lykke Li: Better Off Alone" by Carrie Battan, pitchfork.com. April 30, 2014.
“I listen to music when I'm feeling down or just a certain way. I don't know what I'd do without it!”
“What I love about design is the artistic and scientific complexity that also becomes useful...”
“Well... ...That's what you always forget, isn't it? I mean, you forget to pay attention to what's happening. And that's the same as not being here and now.”
“Sin is like an incredible meal that becomes poisonous venom in your stomach. What you eat on Earth you may digest in Hell...”
“Writing's still the most difficult job I've ever had - but it's worth it.”
“I was a weird kid. I should've been gay because I listened to a lot of Broadway musicals. I don't know why I'm not gay.”
“hat made me feel uncomfortable. People would be like, "Woah, that's crazy!," or they'd look at me really funny, but it also helped because that's how people look at Emily. I was like, "Come on, be sensitive! I have a scar on my face. It's not nice to just stare at somebody." That was really interesting.”

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