"Many a genius has been slow of growth. Oaks that flourish for a thousand years do not spring up into beauty like a reed."

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Source : 'A Spanish Drama' ch. 2

George Henry Lewes

#Life Quotes #Beauty Quotes #Wisdom Quotes

“Let the end of the world be inside you, then you don't need to fear the end of the world out there.”
“People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves.”
“From my point of view, there is a tremendous amount to be said for secular humanism.”
“I want to be with those who know secret things or else alone.”
“Growing up in Nashville, especially in a music business family, means growing up with knowledge that seems like common sense until later in life when you realize people spend thousands of dollars a semester trying to learn or pretending to learn while looking for some intern job on music row.”
“Sometimes I have these abstract ideas and then lose track of myself.”
“If your goal is purity of heart, be prepared to be thought very odd.”
“At the after-party of the Indy 500, I'm usually wearing jeans and a tank top.”

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