"I am dominated by one thing, an irresistible, burning attraction towards the abstract."

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Source : "Gustave Moreau". Book by Jean Paladilhe and Josbe Pierrep, translated by Bettina Wadia, p. 32, 1972.

Gustave Moreau

#Passion Quotes #Burning Quotes #Abstract Quotes

“Don't fall asleep yet. Contrary to popular belief, that's not where dreams get accomplished.”
“We all know that China is industrializing at a growth rate of 8 to 10 percent per year. China is on track to pass the U.S. as the largest economy in the world in 20 to 25 years, and China is determined to give its people a chance at this high standard of living that we enjoy.”
“It's simple until you make it complicated.”
“There are degrees and kinds of solitude. ... I know of no solitude so secure as one guarded by a spring flood; nor do the geese, who have seen more kinds and degrees of aloneness than I have.”
“To me, the most important thing is to tell a good story. If I can do that, I think that enlightenment, respect of nature, etc. follows.”

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“Itâ€™s amazing how much youâ€™re missing in a depressive state until you start to come out on the other side. Itâ€™s like breathing again after being underwater for far too long”
“Courage is......following your conscience instead of "following the crowd." Sacrificing personal gain for the benefit of others. Speaking your mind even though others don't agree. Taking complete responsibility for your actions and your mistakes. Doing what you know is right, regardless of the consequence.”
“About the use of language: it is impossible to sharpen a pencil with a blunt axe. It is equally vain to try to do it with ten blunt axes instead.”

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