"If you work hard enough at something, it begins to make itself part of you, even though you do not really like it and know that part isn't real."

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Source : "Death of a Red Heroine". Book by Qiu Xiaolong, 2000.

Qiu Xiaolong

#Real Quotes #Hard Work Quotes #Enough Quotes

“Stop looking at me like that." Sorry, I just wanted to savor the moment," Mom replied. What moment?" I asked. You're in first place," she said, and then began washing the windows.”
“The only time I'm not Hulk Hogan is when I'm behind closed doors because as soon as I walk out the front door, and somebody says hello to me, I can't just say 'hello' like Terry. When they see me, they see the blond hair, the mustache, and the bald head, they instantly think Hulk Hogan.”
“The musical culture in the United States has no doubt suffered severe setbacks, especially in funding, since the early 2000's. However, I've been amazed at the resiliency of those involved with contemporary music in this country. I think composers and those dedicated to contemporary music have reacted with tremendous creativity and resourcefulness.”
“At any one time, I'll have 30 to 40 pieces going on in the studio, so this is not economically driven at all.”
“Many people do not know that Jesus did not speak Latin or English or Hebrew; he spoke Aramaic. But nobody knows that language. So we're talking about the Bible itself being a translation of a translation of a translation. And, in reality, it has affected people's lives in history.”
“We are taught to want a thing. We are taught that having that thing will make us happy. We are taught that having it immediately is the answer. We are taught a corrupted version of success. And love.”
“Just Cavalli for Her is a flowery and sexy fragrance. I like its freshness and feminine scent.”
“Republicans go to Samâ€™s Club, Democrats go to Costco.”

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