"Those only are happy (I thought) who have their minds fixed on some object other than their own happiness."

-- John Stuart Mill

#Mind Quotes #Fixed Quotes

“There is no higher value in our society than integrity.”
“I'm just a normal kid who lives to play baseball. I'm living my dream.”
“We live in a reward-centered society. When I was a child, my father used to say, "It's not whether you win or lose but how well you play the game." I used to think that was about sports, but as an adult, I realize what I create, do, etc., is more important than winning a prize.”
“Edmond Dantes: I donâ€™t believe in God. Abbe Faria: That doesnâ€™t matter, He believes in youâ€¦”
“Granddaddy used to handle snakes in church. Granny drank strychnine. I guess you could say I had a leg up, genetically speaking.”
“Everybody thinks their opinion is the right one. If they didn't, they would get a new one.”
“There are three answers to prayer: yes, no, and wait a while. It must be recognized that no is an answer.”
“The life of an actor is a bit easier to take if you admit you're bonkers.”

Source : Michael Shurtleff (2009). “Audition: Everything an Actor Needs to Know to Get the Part”, p.4, Bloomsbury Publishing USA

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