"I never make studies from nature. They would get in the way. I make use of my mind."

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Bridget Riley

#Mind Quotes #Use Quotes #Way Quotes

“A little bit of attention and kindness can totally change a whole life, and a lack of that can do the same.”

Source : "Adrien Brody: The quiet American". Interview with Alex Clark, www.theguardian.com. July 7, 2012.
“Among the myrtles the mantids moved, lightly, carefully, swaying slightly, the quintessence of evil. They were lank and green, with chinless faces and monstrous globular eyes, frosty gold, with an expression of intense, predatory madness in them. The crooked arms, with their fringes of sharp teeth, would be raised in mock supplication to the insect world, so humble, so fervent, trembling slightly when a butterfly flew too close.”
“Adolescence is the conjugator of childhood and adulthood.”

Source : Louise J. Kaplan (1995). “Adolescence: The Farewell to Childhood”, Touchstone Books
“However you arrive at the ability to ignore self-doubt - if you can acquire it or possess it or find it or discover it - move beyond self-doubt.”
“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
“Climate deniers are clearly the fringe group and need to see a proctologist to find their heads.”
“Boldness is a crucial element of genius.”
“I think it is optimistic and positive - it's quite contradictory in that sense - from the lyrics. Until you actually read them, maybe they can seem contradictory.”

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