"Our bones ache only while the flesh is on them."

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Source : Djuna Barnes (2014). “Nightwood”, p.68, Faber & Faber

Djuna Barnes

#Flesh Quotes #Bones Quotes #Ache Quotes

“Jesus Christ does not teach us a spirituality 'of closed eyes,' but one of 'alertness,' one which entails an absolute duty to take notice of the needs of others and of situations involving those whom the Gospel tells us are our neighbors....The gaze of Jesus, what 'his eyes' teach us, leads to human closeness, solidarity, giving time, sharing our gifts and even our material goods.”
“It's weird to have to look at another co-worker and have a silent discussion - any discussion - about how you are going to touch their genitals or allow them to touch your genitals.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“The goal of the human soul is conquest, perfection, security, superiority.”

Source : Alfred Adler (1998). “Social Interest: Adler's Key to the Meaning of Life”, Oneworld Publications Limited
“You know those days when you get the mean reds?”
“Science is a perception of the world around us. Science is a place where what you find in nature pleases you.”
“I'm inspired by the music, always have been, always will be, it's only what a track or instrumental interpretation from a producer can do that will excite my pen into making magic for someone else to enjoy..Only the music inspires me.”
“We may not get what we want, when we want. But with a bit of perseverance and a lot of patience, we can get what we need.”

Source : Sarah Strohmeyer (2008). “Sweet Love”, p.193, Penguin
“As long as the appointment process is transparent and there is a broad mix of political views among the governors of the BBC, I think the public can feel confident that impartiality and independence are just as important to me as they have been to previous incumbents.”

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