"The arts are not a way to make a living,"

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Kurt Vonnegut

#Art Quotes #Way Quotes

“There is a melancholy which accompanies all enthusiasm.”
“What we need most is to restore and revive our humanity. We must create a society where people can live with dignity, a society where people can live in peace and happiness. People are tired of games played for power and profit. People are tired of hatred and conflict. They want to live with more wisdom and confidence, and in peace. It may seem like a long and distant path, but I am convinced that the 21st century must see a movement to sow the seeds of peace, happiness and trust in every person's heart. The seeds of a truly humane way of life. I am convinced this is the only path.”
“War is a blessing compared with national degradation.”
“... Geniuses have a little extra something. There's that little something that you know is a little different.”
“I took the red dress down and put it against myself. 'Does it make me look intemperate and unchaste?' I said.”

Source : Jean Rhys (1966). “Wide Sargasso Sea”
“Love is perfect kindness.”
“Controlling your emotions is the biggest challenge for a horseman.”
“As husbands, I think one reason we have some trouble with Paul's command to love our wives "as Christ loved the church," is that we don't really fully know how Christ loves the church.”

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