"That which leads us to the performance of duty by offering pleasure as its reward, is not virtue, but a deceptive copy and imitation of virtue. [Lat., Nam quae voluptate, quasi mercede aliqua, ad officium impellitur, ea non est virtus sed fallax imitatio simulatioque virtutis.]"

-- Marcus Tullius Cicero

#Offering Quotes #Rewards Quotes #Virtue Quotes

“By necessity, by proclivity, and by delight, we all quote.”
“Coaching staff: I know there's days you look at that film and you want to kill me. I'm not playing defense, taking bad shots, getting too many techs. But you always believe that I can be the guy. Through the tough times, you guys never left my side... That's something that I really appreciate and I never want to take you guys for granted. I thank you so much for being part of my life. And not just on the basketball court, but giving me talks about growing as a man first, and a basketball player next.”
“if human justice is to supplement Nature's provisions, all family duties must be shared equitably, in person or by proxy.”
“The great thing about fashion is that it always looks forward.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“The true hero is flawed. The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph, but whether he can overcome obstacles - preferably of his own making - in order to triumph.”

Source : Garth Stein (2008). “The Art of Racing in the Rain”, Harper
“I think there is a lot of overexplaining both in writing and acting. People don't need to be hit on the head.”
“Art is our weapon. Culture is a form of resistance.”

Source : "Art in exile". TED conference, www.ted.com. December 2010.
“I'd work for John Waters again, because he's so off the wall.”

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