"Tis a petty kind of fame At best, that comes of making violins; And saves no masses, either. Thou wilt go To purgatory none the less."

-- George Eliot

#Violin Quotes #Kind Quotes #Fame Quotes

“I can't tell the difference between the best and the worst 'cause I realize not everybody wants to have sex in the middle of a demolition derby race in the car.”
“Sometimes all you have to do is ask, and it can lead to all your dreams coming true.”
“One thing that was inspiring to me in my research about [Georgia] O'Keeffe was to learn that in addition to her success she had very hard times, and times when she was frustrated and uninspired.”
“When you're playing an icon like Wolverine, it's sometimes better to be someone that nobody knows because they don't know what to expect. I don't mind a little bit of anonymity; it helps on the subway.”
“People only tell lies when the truth is disagreeable to them, or frightens them, or to cover sin.”
“From its peaceful bosom spring none but fond regrets and tender recollections.”
“You've got to break through this idea of being light as a ballerina. The heavier you'll feel, the lighter you'll look.”
“The more I have read the Bible and studied the life of Jesus, the more I have become convinced that Christianity spreads best not through force but through fascination.”

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