"It is preferable not to travel with a dead man."

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Source : Henri Michaux (1968). “Selected Writings: The Space Within”, p.101, New Directions Publishing

Henri Michaux

#Men Quotes #Dead Man Quotes

“There's that wonderful line in Measure for Measure. I forget which of the characters has committed adultery and is going to die. He looks at his hand and says, "How could this die?" That's the joke. I've always thought, and this is nothing new, that we don't really believe we die. I think you're going to die, because I know that's what happens but I can't imagine I'm going to die.”
“I think the thing about music is, it's about communication. If you communicate to anyone, whether someone unknown who's a fan or Lady Gaga, I think that always gives you a nice feeling. It's always nice when people say nice things about you. But we tend to think about people as equals.”

Source : Source: collider.com
“Every president has to live with the result of what Lyndon Johnson did with Vietnam, when he lost the trust of the American people in the presidency.”
“The human being is an animal who has received the vocation to become God.”
“Writing is like praying, because you stop all other activities, descend into silence, and listen patiently to the depths of your soul, waiting for true words to come. When they do, you thank God because you know the words are a gift, and you write them down as honestly and cleanly as you can.”

Source : Helen Prejean (2006). “The Death of Innocents: An Eyewitness Account of Wrongful Executions”, p.195, Hymns Ancient and Modern Ltd
“The tree can teach you forbearance and tolerance. It offers shade to all, irrespective of age, sex or religion, nationality or status. It helps with fruit and shade even to the foe who lays his axe on its trunk! The dog can teach you a lesson in Faith, Self-less service and the process of Dedication.”
“A barrier to communication is something that keeps meanings from meeting.”
“Jump up, look around, find yourself some fun. No sense in sitting there hating everyone.”

Source : Song: Teacher, Album: Benefit, 1970

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