"All reading for pleasure is entertainment."

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Raymond Chandler

#Reading Quotes #Entertainment Quotes #Pleasure Quotes

“Don't give advice unless you're asked.”

Source : Amy Alcott (1993). “Amy Alcott's Guide to Women's Golf”, Plume Books
“She who only finds her self-esteem In others' admiration, begs an alms; Depends on others for her daily food, And is the very servant of her slaves; Tho' oftentimes, in a fantastic hour, O'er men she may a childish pow'r exert, Which not ennobles but degrades her state.”

Source : Joanna Baillie (1853). “The dramatic and poetical works of Joanna Baillie”, p.27
“Violence is what people do when they run out of good ideas.”

Source : James S. A. Corey (2013). “Abaddon's Gate: Book 3 of the Expanse”, p.297, Hachette UK
“Buddhism has had a major effect on who I am and how I think about the world. What I have learned is that I like all religions, but only parts of them.”
“Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage”
“The principles of Nonviolent Communication taught by Dr. Rosenberg are instrumental in creating an extraordinary and fulfilling quality of life. His compassionate and inspiring message cuts right to the heart of successful communication.”
“Don't mess with me! I'm a black-belt!”
“I suppose our capacity for self-delusion is boundless.”

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