"One can't fight with oneself, for this battle has only one loser."

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Source : Mario Vargas Llosa (2012). “Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter”, p.161, Faber & Faber

Mario Vargas Llosa

#Fighting Quotes #Battle Quotes #Loser Quotes

“I think it's part of being English, particularly if you are middle-class - you're always looking to be reminded that you are no good and you are always actually embarrassed about being successful.”
“I'm really very sorry for you all, but it's an unjust world, and virtue is triumphant only in theatrical performances.”

Source : W. S. Gilbert, Ian C. Bradley (2016). “The Complete Annotated Gilbert and Sullivan”, p.703, Oxford University Press
“Over time, all of the markets should be combined.”
“There are a lot of people with a lot of money, and I'm amazed they don't understand what a great pleasure it can be to give.”
“I played for 30 years, 20 with England and I did it by setting goals.”
“When I do book readings, I always incorporate music or singing.”
“I miss him like one might miss a scar, or wooden leg, something disfiguring but characteristic.”
“When you go to an art gallery you are simply a tourist looking at the trophy cabinet of a few millionaires.”

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