"The more I study the things of the mind the more mathematical I find them. In them as in mathematics it is a question of quantities; they must be treated with precision. I have never had more satisfaction than in proving this in the realms of art, politics and history."

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Source : Hippolyte Taine (1908). “Life and Letters of H. Taine: 1870-1892”

Hippolyte Taine

#Art Quotes #Mind Quotes #Satisfaction Quotes

“Those who worship and adore the Lord through the Guru's Word forget all their pain and suffering.”
“I've really gained an appreciation for what coaches do since I returned to the NFL.”
“We're getting along so well; I trust you so much for this one second that I'm going to let you yank on me.”
“After a moment the king said, "So be it." Zsadist cursed. Butch whistled low. Rhage bit into a Tootsie Pop.”
“God gives us relatives; thank God, we can choose our friends.”
“The morning wind spreads its fresh smell. We must get up and take that in, that wind that lets us live. Breathe before it's gone.”
“Living is the same thing as dying. Living well is the same thing as dying for others.”

Source : N. D. Wilson (2013). “Death by Living: Life Is Meant to Be Spent”, p.84, Thomas Nelson
“I just really like Houston despite its craziness. There is a sense of energy and a kind of excitement, 'We're going places and God knows what'll happen next.' It's very interesting. It's very exciting.”

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