"The sacrifice of pleasures is of course itself a pleasure."

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Source : Muriel Spark (2014). “Loitering with Intent”, p.42, New Directions Publishing

Muriel Spark

#Happiness Quotes #Sacrifice Quotes #Pleasure Quotes

“There's nothing, absolutely nothing, more important than your life. And your life isn't more important than other people's lives.”

Source : Yasmina Khadra (2005). “The Attack”, Nan A. Talese
“We must not be afraid of solidarity; rather let us make all we have and are available to God.”
“I love my home, just playing games and just sleeping. No matter where you go, nothing is better than sleeping.”
“But who is stronger than death? Me , evidently .”
“The whole body of the arts and sciences composes one vast machinery for the irritation and development of the human intellect.”

Source : Thomas De Quincey, James Thomas Fields (1854). “De Quincey's Writings: Theological essays and other papers. 1854”, p.94
“There's always time for one more pint. - Chief Inspector Morse”
“As I get older, my appreciation for wine has just increased. I fell in love with wine through my travels, but knowing what the wine country is all about definitely makes it my own.”
“The best conducting technique is that which achieves the maximum musical result with the minimum effort. The only general rule is to infuse all gestures with precision, clarity, and vitality.”

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