"Art is a guarantee of sanity. That is the most important thing I have said."

-- Louise Bourgeois

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“If the goal of the No Child Left Behind Act is to ensure that all children meet state standards, then allowing large numbers of the most disadvantaged children to fall between the cracks is unacceptable.”
“Nothing is more witty and grotesque than ancient mythology and Christianity; that is because they are so mystical.”
“Overachievement is aimed at people who want to maximize their potential. And to do that, I insist you throw caution to the wind, ignore the pleas of parents, coaches, spouses, and bosses to be "realistic." Realistic people do not accomplish extraordinary things because the odds against success stymie them. The best performers ignore the odds. I will show you that instead of limiting themselves to what's probable, the best will pursue the heart-pounding, exciting, really big, difference-making dreams-so long as catching them might be possible.”
“Music melts all the separate parts of our bodies together.”
“Greatness is not measured by what a man or woman accomplishes, but by the opposition he or she has overcome to reach his goals.”
“You canâ€™t win unless you try to win, but you can lose by trying not to lose.”
“With hair, heels, and attitude, honey, I am through the roof.”
“I said to myself, 'You're a man from a humble background, what you didn't learn in school, you'll learn now. Catch up.”

Source : Max Schmeling (1998). “Max Schmeling: An Autobiography”, Taylor Trade Publishing

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