"Profound insights arise only in debate, with a possibility of counterargument, only when there is a possibility of expressing not only correct ideas but also dubious ideas."

-- Andrei Sakharov

#Wisdom Quotes #Ideas Quotes #Profound Quotes

“If you truly desire happiness, seek and learn how to serve.”
“The thing is, unfortunately, I write the best songs when I'm miserable.”
“Stress is an unstranformed opportunity for empowerment.”
“Compassion is a practically acquired knowledge, like dancing. You must do it and practice diligently day by day.”
“I didn't like most of my boyfriends. I'm a perfect example of somebody who will make it work no matter what. Like, I once had a guy move in with me. He was my least favorite. Nobody who went out with us knew that we were together. I just would not give off the vibe.”

Source : Interview with Sheila Heti, believermag.com. February 1, 2013.
“My father was a writer and an acting teacher.”
“We have met the enemy and have asked them over later for drinks and dancing.”

Source : "Fictional character: Robert Leckie". "The Pacific", 2010.
“Lower case Ss are notoriously difficult to get right. But in Helvetica it's not straight - you want to go in there and tighten it up. And the 'a' looks so woolly and ill-conceived, it really winds me up.”

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