"Allegories are, in the realm of thought, what ruins are in the realm of things."

-- Walter Benjamin

#Ruins Quotes #Realms Quotes #Allegory Quotes

“I think that lyrically, 'Safe' is a very positive song: it's very strong; it's about keeping somebody safe and protecting people. I think everybody anywhere in the world can relate to it. I think everybody wants to feel safe; everybody wants to feel protected.”
“Don't be afraid to be unique or speak your mind, because that's what makes you different from everyone else.”
“I thought that I was an artist. I no longer think about it, I am.”
“When He [God] talks of their losing their selves, He means only abandoning the clamour of self-will; once they have done that, He really gives them back all their personality, and boasts (I am afraid, sincerely) that when they are wholly His they will be more themselves than ever.”
“Give up this dry discussion, this hodge-podge of philosophy. Who has been able to know God by reasoning? Even sages like Suka and Vyasa are at best like big ants trying to carry away a few grains of sugar from a large hea”
“Cigars are no safe alternative act.”
“Sometimes staying strong means not putting yourself in uncomfortable or triggering situations.”
“The ceiling on taxation of capital gains reflects the national belief that speculation is a more worthwhile way to make a living than work.”

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