"Is it possible that even happy moments of pleasure never stand up to a rigorous examination? Possible."

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Source : Elena Ferrante (2013). “The Story of a New Name: Neapolitan Novels, Book Two”, p.419, Penguin

Elena Ferrante

#Examination Quotes #Moments Quotes #Pleasure Quotes

“... explore the idea of what the language that women speak would really be like if no one were there to correct them...”
“Always let your reach exceed your grasp.”
“Genius is knowing to stay silent as others demonstrate their ignorance.”
“As they say, real legends never die. Tupac is huge; he's an inspiration. Arguably, he's probably the biggest, most analyzed and loved artist of all time.”

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“There is a fault common to all singers. When they're among friends and are asked to sing they don't want to, and when they're not asked to sing they never stop.”
“The best lesson I was given is that all of life teaches, especially if we have that expectation.”
“Enthusiasm â€” real grassroots enthusiasm â€” trumps money, trumps endorsements, trumps everything.”
“Literature is doomed if liberty of thought perishes.”

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