"Often, the thing we pursue most passionately is but a substitute for the one thing we really want and cannot have."

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Eric Hoffer

#Want Quotes #Substitutes Quotes #Pursue Quotes

“There are words and words and none mean anything. And then one sentence means everything.”

Source : Richard Flanagan (2014). “The Narrow Road to the Deep North: A novel”, p.141, Vintage
“She [Serena Williams] played some great shots, but so did I, and that was the only difference.”
“Every time I have had a problem, I have confronted it with the ax of art.”
“Bashar Assad clearly doesn't want to hear anything that impugns his government.”

Source : Source: www.npr.org
“Achievements, seldom credited to their source, are the result of unspeakable drudgery and worries.”
“In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it.”
“The Rosary is a powerful weapon to put the demons to flight and to keep oneself from sinâ€¦If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.”
“One of the great things about being on a show for a long period of time is watching the show evolve. A friend told me a long time ago "It should be easy" and it usually is if you're not distracted with the usual demons any creative person has. Especially with comedy because you find yourself laughing while you work.”

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