"The rationalism of the creative minds was tempered by abundant fantasies, and the supreme beauty of the monuments was probably spoiled by the circumambient vanities and ugliness; in a few cases the Greeks came as close to perfection as it was possible to do, yet they were human and imperfect."

-- George Sarton

#Vanity Quotes #Perfection Quotes #Creative Quotes

“Acting is not about dressing up. Acting is about stripping bare. The whole essence of learning lines is to forget them so you can make them sound like you thought of them that instant.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“I once went to a fraternity house when I was in high school... you know, you would rent them during the summer for really cheap, and students are in there. So I met some people who rented a room. I just remember it being very dirty.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.”
“Working in an underdeveloped land for two or three years, the volunteer will often find that his work is routine and full of frustration.”
“love is undying,of that I feel certain.I mean deep,abiding,cherishing love.The love that gives protection even as you,my guardian angel,gave me protection long after you had gone-and continue to give this very day... A love beyond Death-a love that makes Life alive!”
“Do not be afraid of enthusiasm. You need it. You can do nothing effectively without it.”
“I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didn't always work.”

Source : "'92 Olympian Yamaguchi balances road, family". Interview with Suzanne Riss, www.cnn.com. February 23, 2010.
“I like working in a team, and at Ferrari there is always good cooperation.”

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