"It's never permitted to be surprised at the aberrations of born fools."

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Henry James

#Aberration Quotes #Fool Quotes #Born Quotes

“I know one thing, that I know nothing.”
“Outcomes rarely turn on grand gestures or the art of the deal, but on whether you've sent someone a thank-you note.”
“Most enlightened men now recognize that General Jackson is not fitted to fill the office of President; his limited experience of anything to do with civil government and his great age make him incompetent.”
“Eric's performance is an awesome and entirely honest expression of the pain and beauty of his music. To watch him play is like riding on the tail of a dragon, but he is so gentle with his rider, you forget how high up you are or how intense the ride is. Â He is perhaps the most generous performer I have ever watched, every bit of himself is given to the audience. Â Â He's like a Marina Abramovic with a piano, completely and deeply committed, regardless of that pain.”
“Anyone that would letterspace blackletter would steal sheep.”
“If you're not prepared to do something in public, don't do it at all.”

Source : Karen Traviss (2008). “Bloodlines: Star Wars Legends (Legacy of the Force)”, p.152, Del Rey
“When you get an idea, go and write. Don't waste it in conversation.”
“...And we pray, not for new earth or heaven, but to be quiet in heart, and in eye clear. What we need is here.”

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