"Suffering doesn't improve human beings, does it?"

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Source : "Herta Muller: a life in books". Interview with Maya Jaggi, www.theguardian.com. November 30, 2012.

Herta Muller

#Suffering Quotes #Doe Quotes #Humans Quotes

“I don't think there's anything immature about fighting for the underdog and fighting for people who don't have a voice. I have an intense desire to protect people who can't protect themselves.”
“I think everyone in all due respect just needs to calm down Chris Weidman just because heâ€™s undefeated. Heâ€™s undefeated because heâ€™s beaten a bunch of bums. Heâ€™s only had about seven fights. Iâ€™ve had nearly 30 fights. Iâ€™ve been in the UFC when he was still in school probably. So I got nothing against Chris Weidman, but I donâ€™t see him as the Great White Hope thatâ€™s going to come in and destroy Anderson Silva. Heâ€™s just another middle of the road UFC fighter as far as Iâ€™m concerned.”
“Have you been sniffing fairy farts?”
“The next time you feel slightly uncomfortable with the pressure in your life, remember no pressure, no diamonds. Pressure is a part of success.”
“As a single mom, I'm juggling a lot and working long hours. Yes, it costs them a little, but what my children get in return is a mother who is energized and content.”
“There is no sense in doing a wonderful script with somebody who can't direct because that is a disaster.”
“In a completely integrated unit where you'd have white soldiers, particularly from southern states, serving under black noncommissioned officers or officers... I think you would have a problem definitely.”
“May you be surrounded by friends and family, and if this is not your lot, may the blessings find you in your solitude.”

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