"There is always a pleasure in unravelling a mystery, in catching at the gossamer clue which will guide to certainty."

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Source : Elizabeth Gaskell (2010). “The Complete Works of Elizabeth Gaskell (20+ Books)”, p.1045, BookCaps Study Guides

Elizabeth Gaskell

#Mystery Quotes #Clue Quotes #Pleasure Quotes

“My mother keeps things in perspective for me. She makes me realize that the acting I do and love is no more important than what one of my brothers does-he works in a shoe repair shop. If my career ever tapers off, I'll go to college.”
“My mind started wandering. I started playing carefully, instead of playing the way that had gotten me to that point. I had to force myself to keep driving the ball.”
“Give me just enough information so that I can lie convincingly.”
“Christ was the first to be resurrected and never die again.”
“Now I have demonstrated, that the convolutions of the brain are nothing but the peripheric expansion of the bundles of which it is composed; consequently the convolutions of the brain must be recognized as the parts in which the instincts, sentiments, propensities are exercised; and, in general the moral and intellectual forces.”
“In a state-run society the government promises you security. But it's a false promise predicated on the idea that the opposite of security is risk. Nothing could be further from the truth. The opposite of security is insecurity, and the only way to overcome insecurity is to take risks. The gentle government that promises to hold your hand as you cross the street refuses to let go on the other side.”
“I love painting and have a need to do it.”
“You can't blame your opponents for applying a strategy that beats your brains out with regularity.”

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