"You can fall in love at first sight with a place as with a person."

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Source : Alec Waugh (2011). “Hot Countries: A Travel Book”, p.15, A&C Black

Alec Waugh

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“In spite of overwhelming evidence, it is most difficult for a citizen of western Europe to bring thoroughly home to himself the truth that the civilisation which surrounds him is a rare exception in the history of the world.”

Source : Henry Sumner Maine, Sir, J. H. Morgan (2000). “Ancient Law”, p.13, Beard Books
“Smile if it kills you. The physiology of smiling diffuses a lot of anger and angst. It makes your body and soul feel better.”
“I'm not an advocate for disability issues. Human issues are what interest me.”
“How will you go about finding that thing the nature of which is totally unknown to you?" (Plato) The things we want are transformative, and we donâ€™t know or only think we know what is on the other side of that transformation. Love, wisdom, grace, inspiration- how do you go about finding these things that are in some ways about extending the boundaries of the self into unknown territory, about becoming someone else?”
“Intern is not just a gripping tale of becoming a doctor. It's also a courageous critique, a saga of an immigrant family living (at times a little uneasily) the American dream, and even a love story. A great read and a valuable addition to the literatureâ€”and I use the word advisedlyâ€”of medical training.”
“The thing I adore about acting is that it's not me: you get to experience all these emotions, but essentially it's not you.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“In his mercy, He sent the storm itself to make us seek help. And then knowing that we're likely to get the wrong answer, He gives us a multiple choice exam with only one option to choose from: the correct answer. The hardship itself is ease. By taking away all other hand-holds, all other multiple choice options, He has made the test simple.It's never easy to stand when the storm hits. And that's exactly the point. By sending the wind, He brings us to our knees: the perfect position to pray”
“Wherever you go, there are three icons that everyone knows: Jesus Christ, Pele and Coca-Cola.”

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