"The secret to happiness, at least to peace of mind, is knowing how to separate sex from love. And, if possible, eliminating romantic love from your life, which is the love that makes you suffer. That way, I assure you, you live with greater tranquility and enjoy things more."

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Source : Mario Vargas Llosa (2012). “The Bad Girl”, p.76, Faber & Faber

Mario Vargas Llosa

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“Because I see my own boys growing, and I see other children growing and I just have such a connection.”
“The good Shepherd dog knows his master almost better than himself and must wonder indeed at the lack of the reverse.”
“Every newly discovered truth judges the world, separates the good from the evil, and calls on faithful souls to make sure of their election.”
“I represent the Port of Philadelphia, and I know firsthand the important role that ports play in the national and global economy. I have also seen how simple accidents can have devastating impacts on the port system.”
“I simply went down there to catch up with an old mate of mine, who owns the place. He's the one who wrote the book on the place, but no, no movie, just a beer.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Good health is about being able to fully enjoy the time we do have. It is about being as functional as possible throughout our entire lives and avoiding crippling, painful and lengthy battles with disease. There are many better ways to die, and to live.”

Source : T. Colin Campbell, Thomas M. Campbell (II.) (2006). “The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health”, p.75, BenBella Books
“Contrary to popular belief, English women do not wear tweed nightgowns.”

Source : "The Oxford Dictionary of Humorous Quotations" by Ned Sherrin, 1995.
“Man is so made that when anything fires his soul, impossibilities vanish.”

Source : "Fables (Book VIII)". Book by Jean de La Fontaine, 1668-1694.

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