"Ridicule may be the evidence of with or bitterness and may gratify a little mind, or an ungenerous temper, but it is no test of reason or truth."

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Source : Tryon Edwards (2015). “The New Dictionary of Thoughts”, p.1191, Ravenio Books

Tryon Edwards

#Mind Quotes #May Quotes #Littles Quotes

“I once truly believed that if I had to stand in line for twenty minutes to have a package gift-wrapped it actually gave the recipient more pleasure.”

Source : JEAN KERR (1970). “Penny Candy”
“I think everyone understands when these cycles are disrupted, especially in terms of institutionalized poverty, it's always will be difficult - patterns are put into place, and certain behaviors keep getting repeated.”

Source : Source: www.hollywoodchicago.com
“Learn to wish that everything should come to pass exactly as it does.”
“Over the years, I've had about 80 stitches in my head and face from football incidents and bar incidents, so I have lots of scars. I don't think I look intimidating, but I'm sure other people have their opinions.”

Source : "What I see in the mirror: Vinnie Jones" by Vinnie Jones, www.theguardian.com. September 21, 2013.
“The movers and shakers have always been obsessive nuts.”
“I don't like being away from theater that long. The muscles get atrophied if you don't exercise them.”
“The cat is domestic only as far as suits its own ends...”
“We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.”

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