"Before a day was over, Home comes the rover, For mother's kiss - sweeter this Than any other thing!"

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Source : William Allingham (1855). “The music master, a love story, and two series of Day and night songs”, p.177

William Allingham

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“Once a person is determined to help themselves, there is nothing that can stop them.”
“It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.”
“I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate, adding deeper darkness to a night that is already void of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”
“The square is not a subconscious form. It is the creation of intuitive reason. The face of the new art. The square is a living, regal infant. The first step of pure creation in art.”

Source : "From Cubism and Futurism to Suprematism: The New Realism in Painting". Essay by Kazimir Malevich, November 1915.
“What a thrill to be able to say that you had a contribution in the life of someone - a young person, perhaps, who is trying to take a look at the possibility of their own lives and find out what they are good at and you can help steer their career.”

Source : Source: www.afb.org
“Once, a friendâ€™s mom said to me when I was very young 'You can't really invest in your looks as the only thing because it's a depreciating asset. I think this is trueitâ€™s like putting money into a stock thatâ€™s going down. Put your money, put your effort, invest in your brain and talent which will appreciate and get better as you get older.”
“I was under the impression that I warned you that in London country ways will not do, Frederica!â€ â€œYou did!â€ she retorted. â€œAnd although I canâ€™t say that I paid much heed to your advice it so happens that I am accompanied today by my aunt!â€ â€œWho adds invisibility to her other accomplishments!”
“The attempt to develop a sense of humor and to see things in a humorous light is some kind of a trick learned while mastering the art of living.”

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