"The value and rank of every art is in proportion to the mental labor employed in it, or the mental pleasure in producing it."

-- Joshua Reynolds

#Art Quotes #Mental Health Quotes #Pleasure Quotes

“That man is good who does good to others; if he suffers on account of the good he does, he is very good; if he suffers at the hands of those to whom he has done good, then his goodness is so great that it could be enhanced only by greater sufferings; and if he should die at their hands, his virtue can go no further: it is heroic, it is perfect.”
“My parents showed me by example that they could balance their work and family lives.”
“The sense of duty pursues us ever.”

Source : Joseph Cook (1881). “The Boston Monday Lectures”
“And even though we don't have the professional relationship anymore, the love and friendship we have for each other will remain. He is like a father to me and I hope we both keep succeeding in our careers.”
“How is it possible that our parents lied to us?" "Lets see: Santa, the Tooth Fairy,the Easter bunny,um, God. You're the prettiest kid in school. This wont hurt a bit. Your face will freeze like that..." "Everythings going to be alright.”
“I understand that we cannot make other people happy when they are unhappy.”
“If you want to support others you have to stay upright yourself.”

Source : Peter Høeg (2013). “Borderliners: A Novel”, p.52, Macmillan
“The only safe investment one can make in life is what is given away.”

Source : Millard Fuller (1994). “The Theology of the Hammer”, p.36, Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc.

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