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Quote by Marcel Proust

“No man is a complete mystery except to himself.”

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Marcel Proust was a French novelist renowned for his magnum opus, 'In Search of Lost Time'. This novel is considered a classic of 20th-century literature, known for its intricate psychological portrayals and profound exploration of memory. more

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Author:Malcolm X

“People think that I'm haughty and stuck up, but really I'm just very shy.”

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“There always comes a time when one must choose between contemplation and action. This is called becoming a man.”

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Book:The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays

Source: The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays

“I always thought that the spine of a character was awe and wonder.”

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Author:William Shatner

“When you gaze into souls, it's something you should update periodically, because souls can change.”

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Author:Richard Perle

“Nobody really likes to be lectured a lot. And, therefore, if you want to be an effective person, what you don't do is scold the person publicly all the time.”

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Author:George W. Bush

“Always keep a good distance between yourself and lying, quarreling, detracting, insulting and gossip. The person who can do that will some day learn to enjoy the silence.”

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“With modern American dentistry it is simply amazing to see what transformation can be wrought in a single day.”

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Book:And Yet...: Essays

Source: And Yet...: Essays

“It's normally agreed that the question 'How are you?' doesn't put you on your oath to give a full or honest answer.”

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Book:Mortality

Source: Mortality

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