"There emanates from superlatives a destructive force."

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Elias Canetti

#Force Quotes #Superlatives Quotes

“To superficial observers his chin had too vanishing an aspect, looking as if it were being gradually reabsorbed. And it did indeed cause him some difficulty about the fit of his satin stocks, for which chins were at that time useful.”
“It seems incontrovertible to me that there is a global warming effect and that it is going to be serious, probably not in the amount of, say, six degrees warming, but it's likely that we'll get two to three degrees warming and that will be serious enough.”
“Wherever there is a human being, I see God-given rights inherent in that being, whatever may be the sex or complexion.”

Source : William Lloyd Garrison, Bruce Rogers (1905). “The Words of Garrison: A Centennial Selection (1805-1905) of Characteristic Sentiments from the Writings of William Lloyd Garrison”
“Experience has taught me how important it is to just keep going, focusing on running fast and relaxed. Eventually it passes and the flow returns. It's part of racing.”
“I don't think pain is a prerequisite for growth, but on the other hand, most of us choose very painful ways to learn.”
“Marc Almond has done a couple of covers, a few people in Europa have done them. I own all the publishing. It's never really been addressed, as I haven't had the time to go out and tout the songs.”
“I think everybody has a secret life.”
“Mr. Brooks and I have been friends forever. He is in seventh heaven with his new success on Broadway.”

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