"Half a calamity is better than a whole one."

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Source : T. E. Lawrence (2015). “Lawrence of Arabia: The Man Behind the Myth (Complete Autobiographical Works, Memoirs & Letters): Seven Pillars of Wisdom (Memoirs of the Arab Revolt) + The Evolution of a Revolt + The Mint (Memoirs of the secret service in Royal Air Force) + Collected Letters (1915-1935)”, p.1473, e-artnow

T. E. Lawrence

#Half Quotes #Calamity Quotes

“Relationship humour gets the most laughs. If I'm able to get the women laughing, men will have to laugh along because they would be scared to death.”
“I've been happily dedicated to the same woman for a number of years. I never even look at other women.”
“Until civil rights are enjoyed by all of us, we're simply not civilized.”

Source : "The 2015 GLAAD Media Awards: 5 Powerful and Inspiring Quotes" by Danica Lo, www.glamour.com. May 9, 2015.
“For all my longer works (i.e. the novels) I write chapter outlines so I can have the pleasure of departing from them later on.”
“When our desires are fulfilled, and we still feel unhappy - this is the moment we begin the process of letting go.”
“I would say the biggest difference is that a movie is a shorter, more encapsulated experience, and a TV job is like having a regular day job where you get to do what you love.”
“When you live for a strong purpose, then hard work isn't an option. It's a necessity.”
“I didn't want to be a hero to kids; I didn't think I had that. I just wanted to be popular.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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