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Quote by Federico Fellini

“Censorship is advertising paid by the government.”

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Federico Fellini was an Italian film director, screenwriter, and producer, known for his unique and imaginative storytelling. He is considered one of the most influential filmmakers of the 20th century, with his works often exploring the complexities of human relationships and the subconscious mind. His most famous films include 'La Dolce Vita' and '8½'. more

“Talent is able to achieve what is beyond other people's capacity to achieve, yet not what is beyond their capacity of apprehension; therefore it at once finds its appreciators. The achievement of genius, on the other hand, transcends not only others' capacity of achievement, but also their capacity of apprehension; therefore they do not become immediately aware of it. Talent is like the marksman who hits a target which others cannot reach; genius is like the marksman who hits a target, as far as which others cannot even see.”

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Author:Arthur Schopenhauer

“I owe what is best in my own development to the impression made by Kant's works, the sacred writings of the Hindus, and Plato.”

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Book:The World as Will and Representation

Source: The World as Will and Representation

“The only measure of what you believe is what you do.”

Believe Deeds

Author:Ashley Montagu

“Society's double behavioral standard for women and for men is, in fact, a more effective deterrent than economic discrimination because it is more insidious, less tangible. Economic disadvantages involve ascertainable amounts, but the very nature of societal value judgments makes them harder to define, their effects harder to relate.”