"Fear is the touch of death, death reminding us of its existence."

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Source : Ivan Klíma, Paul Wilson (2006). “Waiting for the Dark, Waiting for the Light”, p.110, Grove Press

Ivan KlÃma

#Fear Quotes #Existence Quotes

“There was a long time where I was an 'artist' in quotes, who had no money. But I guess back then I also never had a girlfriend.”
“Our ideals, like the gods of old, are constantly demanding human sacrifices.”
“Perfume heralds a womanâ€™s arrival and prolongs her departure.”
“The way Electronic Dance Music [EDM] is manipulated and exported to the world is a very strong, and "total" concept. But it's not that interesting artistically. EDM is seen by some media as a kickstarter for kids who have no idea how deep dance music can go.”

Source : Source: thequietus.com
“I once asked a distinguished artist what place he gave to labor in art. "Labor," he in effect said, "is the beginning, the middle, and the end of art." Turning then to another--"And you," I inquired, "what do you consider as the great force in art?" "Love," he replied. In their two answers I found but one truth.”
“Worse, I have to admit to feeling the jealousy of one crab for another that has managed to climb out of the barrel.”

Source : FaceBook post by Richard Russo from Sep 02, 2012
“What would it take for you to go out with me?”
“It's a great big step for me to open my heart up even a little bit.”

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