"everything is ridiculous if one thinks of death"

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Source : Thomas Bernhard (2010). “The Loser: A Novel”, p.189, Vintage

Thomas Bernhard

#Thinking Quotes #Ridiculous Quotes #Critical Thinking Quotes

“Each audience seems to have a life of its own, which is why watching the show regularly is so exciting, because it's always a different experience.”

Source : Source: deadline.com
“Ministry in no way is a privilege...it is the core of the Christian life. No Christian is a Christian without being a minister.”
“If you would understand this secret, you must first understand the distinction between training an animal and educating one. Trained animals are relatively easy to turn out. All that is required is a book of instructions, a certain amount of bluff and bluster, something to use for threatening and punishing purposes, and of course the animal. Educating an animal, on the other hand, demands keen intelligence, integrity, imagination, and the gentle touch, mentally, vocally, and physically.”
“Once a week, do a thorough review of all your projects in as much detail as you need to. If you do, your systems will work. If you don't, no system will work.”

Source : David Allen (2011). “Ready For Anything: 52 productivity principles for work and life”, p.82, Hachette UK
“I definitely don't get recognized so I don't have to deal with that.”

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“I don't need a "reason" to be happy. I don't have to consult the future to know how happy I feel now.”
“I'm really happy that I got to work with such fresh talent. In a day when record companies are not particularly good at encouraging young, talented songwriters to come forward and get exposure, I think it's important to give tomorrow's songwriters the opportunity.”
“Volleyball, I could be pretty good. After a few practices I could be that striker, or whatever they call it.”

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