"One might think, that a period which, within fifty years, uproots, enslaves or kills seventy million human beings, should only, and forthwith, be condemned. But also its guilt must be understood."

-- Albert Camus

#Thinking Quotes #Years Quotes #Guilt Quotes

“I think of writing--particularly of writing picture books--as a kind of choreography. A picture book must have pace and movement and pattern. Pictures and text should, together, create the pattern, rather than simply run parallel.”
“I haven't turned into some rich monster. I've kept my perspective. But I am a bit spoiled. It's hard not to be a little spoiled by having a lot of money.”
“Cut the mind at its root and rest in naked awareness”
“I'd rather regret doing something than not doing something.”
“There are ways to cut cravings by naturally balancing your blood sugar.”
“"Benedetto" means the "blessed one" and I feel that I have truly been blessed.”

Source : Tony Bennett (2012). “The Good Life: The Autobiography Of Tony Bennett”, p.1890, Simon and Schuster
“Public emergencies may require the hand of severity to fall heavily on those who are not personally guilty, but compassion prompts, and ever urges to milder methods”
“The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards.”

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