"Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise."

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Source : Samuel Lover (1839). “Rory O'More. Revised”, p.151

Samuel Lover

#Wise Quotes #Hard Times Quotes #Glitter Quotes

“The desire to work with Burrows-Charles was really to change NBC's identity, to say, "We want to be in the sophisticated-adult-comedy business."”
“Attempts to wake before our time are often punished, especially by those who love us most. Because they, bless them, are asleep. They think anyone who wakes up, or who, still asleep, realizes that what is taken to be real is a â€˜dreamâ€™ is going crazy.”
“There were some films I refused because the feminist aspect was a bit wonky.”
“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”
“Pages of revelation lie open in your empty eyes of blue”
“I'm sure you agree that animals should not be abused - whether they're cats or dogs or chickens - and that stopping this abuse should be your number one priority.”
“Theres a saying in Africa: To find out you are pregnant is to have one foot in the grave.”
“When you realize that someone doesn't like you, don't dwell on it. You do not need everyone to like you. Anyone who feels they need to be liked by everyone likely doesn't realize how exhausting this would be if it were to actually happen. Be thankful that there are those who want to ignore you. There is only one you. Charge admission.”

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