"When I was younger I was completely without money - when I was studying in Budapest, when I was a refugee"

-- Gyorgy Ligeti

#Budapest Quotes #Study Quotes #Refugee Quotes

“We have been saying, Lucy, that 'tis the strangest thing in the world people should quarrel about religion, since we undoubtedly all mean the same thing; all good minds in every religion aim at pleasing the Supreme Being; the means we take differ according to where we are born, and the prejudices we imbibe from education; a consideration which ought to inspire us with kindness and indulgence to each other.”

Source : Frances Brooke (2010). “The History of Emily Montague”, p.112, New Canadian Library
“Does it bother me that some people are burning their own System CDs and taking money out of my pocket? Not really. This has always been about putting the best possible version of the song in the fans hands. It was like selling an artist's painting before he had finished it.”
“No tongue can express the greatness of the love which Jesus Christ bears to our souls. He did not wish that between Him and His servants there should be any other pledge than Himself, to keep alive the remembrance of Him.”
“One way and another I was having a ball - playing gigs, jamming and listening to fine musicians. Then came a crisis at home. My stepfather fell sick, and it meant I had to support the family.”
“Actually, I tossed it nicely, landed nicely, like airplane. No warning, beautiful. That's the art of throwing racquets.”
“Perhaps there are just some things you leave behind when you choose a new life.”

Source : Andrew Davidson (2008). “The Gargoyle”, p.35, Anchor
“There are more people living in Lower Manhattan now than before the terrorist attacks. That's faith for you. There's such a strong spirit here”

Source : Michael Rounds' State of the State Address, legis.sd.gov. January 11, 2005.
“Progress through trial and error depends not only on making trials, but on recognizing errors.”

Source : Virginia Postrel (2011). “The Future and Its Enemies: The Growing Conflict Over Creativity, Enterprise,”, p.137, Simon and Schuster

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