"It is in dialogue with pain that many beautiful things acquire their value. Acquaintance with grief turns out to be one of the more unusual prerequisites of architectural appreciation. We might, quite aside from all other requirements, need to be a little sad before buildings can properly touch us."

-- Alain de Botton

#Beautiful Quotes #Appreciation Quotes #Pain Quotes

“Never lose the child like wonder. Itâ€™s just too important. Itâ€™s what drives us. Help others.”
“Lili manages to mix Kate Bush with modern influences to make a beautifully unique sound based around her amazing violin skills and soulful voice.”
“Deception is a developed art of civilization and the most potent weapon in the game of power”
“When I didn't have a family, I was much more of a workaholic ... I still like to work, but I also want to be home with them. As you get older, you realize you need balance. If it's not fun, what's the point?”

Source : "Mike White walks us through all of Enlightened's second season (1 of 2)". Interview with Todd VanDerWerff, www.avclub.com. March 26, 2013.
“We all try to forget what hurts us, it is sometimes the only way we can continue.”

Source : Anne Perry (2010). “A Sudden, Fearful Death: A William Monk Novel”, p.14, Ballantine Books
“It is a human thing to sin, but perseverance in sin is a thing of the devil.”
“My family has reduced the effect of my career on my self-esteem. When I'm with them, they make me feel special regardless of how I play.”
“Kids are never the problem. They are born scientists. The problem is always the adults. They beat the curiosity out of kids. They outnumber kids. They vote. They wield resources. That's why my public focus is primarily adults.”

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