"All great artists know that part of their task is to light up the distance between two human beings."

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Source : Nadeem Aslam (2011). “Maps for Lost Lovers”, p.13, Faber & Faber

Nadeem Aslam

#Distance Quotes #Artist Quotes #Two Quotes

“Nothing happens by itself... it all will come your way, once you understand that you have to make it come your way, by your own exertions.”
“A jealous person is doubly unhappy-over what he has, which is judged inferior, and over which he has not, which is judged superior. Such a person is doubly removed from knowing the true blessing of creation.”
“Each email contains an unsubscribe link. We will NEVER sell, rent, loan, or abuse your email address in ANY way. I was a very, very serious child... I was valedictorian of my kindergarten and eighth-grade class.”
“The word of God tends to make large-minded noble-minded men.”
“If your heads were stuffed with straw, like mine, you would probably all live in the beautiful places, and then Kansas would have no people at all. It is fortunate for Kansas that you have brains.”
“Life is an exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for others.”
“I have exes Im friends with and exes Im not friends with. It depends on what you decide together. I do think that sometimes trying to maintain that bond can be healthier than walking away.”
“Chess is thirty to forty percent psychology. You don't have this when you play a computer. I can't confuse it”

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