"The main thing for inner contentment is to be in a state of grace. And there is an artistic state of grace, for art is a kind of religion."

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Source : Georges Rodenbach (2007). “The Bells of Bruges”, Dedalus Limited

Georges Rodenbach

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“Let's not forget that one poll after another clearly demonstrates that well over 50% of Russian citizens still wants both socialism and the USSR back. And the Russian government is listening.”
“I've got two daughters. 9 years old and 6 years old. I am going to teach them first of all about values and morals. But if they make a mistake, I don't want them punished with a baby.”
“It is the business of economists, not to tell us what to do, but show why what we are doing anyway is in accord with proper principles.”

Source : Joan Robinson (1962). “Economic philosophy”, p.21, Transaction Publishers
“If you need me or my help I will help you, whatever path you may follow. For me there is no difference. All paths lead to the same goal, that is, to realize the Divine.”
“The man who cannot listen to an argument which opposes his views either has a weak position or is a weak defender of it. No opinion that cannot stand discussion or criticism is worth holding. And it has been wisely said that the man who knows only half of any question is worse off than the man who knows nothing of it. He is not only one-sided but his partisanship soon turns him into an intolerant and a fanatic. In general it is true that nothing which cannot stand up under discussion or criticism is worth defending.”
“The few really great-the major novelists ... are significant in terms of the human awareness they promote; awareness of the possibilities of life.”

Source : 'The Great Tradition' (1948) ch. 1
“There's something about football that's exciting. The defense is trying to shut you down and you're trying to blow people up.”
“A majority of senators should be able to adopt rules at the beginning of each Congress.”

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