"If, while observing the boundless universe, the writer is able to scrutinise his own self as well as others, the resulting incisiveness of his observations will far surpass objective descriptions of reality."

-- Gao Xingjian

#Writing Quotes #Reality Quotes #Self Quotes

“Terrorism is not new to black people.”
“I read poetry to save time.”
“Modern Existentialism... is a total European creation, perhaps the last philosophic legacy of Europe to America or whatever other civilization is now on its way to supplant Europe.”

Source : William Barrett (2011). “Irrational Man: A Study in Existential Philosophy”, p.14, Anchor
“Whatever your income, always live below your means.”

Source : Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko (1996). “The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy”, p.161, Government Institutes
“Never use a long word where a short one will do.”
“There is enough reality in my life, so I try not to read things that have too much stress.”
“Inspiration is a farce that poets have invented to give themselves importance.”
“But living in uncertain times does not mean San Franciscans must live in fear”

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