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Quote by Miles Davis

“Music is an addiction.”

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Miles Davis was an influential jazz musician, bandleader, and composer. He is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the history of jazz, with his work spanning a wide range of styles and influencing countless musicians. His career spanned over five decades, and he was known for his innovative approach to music and his collaborations with some of the greatest musicians of his time. more

“An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about the ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or of Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man's mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut. He can say nothing to the purpose. Outside the Tao there is no ground for criticizing either the Tao or anything else.”

Ifs Men Mind Reason Purpose Mouths Ultimate Foundation Practicals Criticize Tao Theoretical Open Mind Idiocy

Book:THE ABOLITION OF MAN

Source: THE ABOLITION OF MAN

“Since I was trying so hard to make books lead my life, I didn’t want to read them and then just put them back on the shelf and say, “good book,” as if I was patting a good dog. I wanted books to change me, and I wanted to write books that would change others.”

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Book:Hole in My Life

Source: Hole in My Life

“What irritated her most was that they kept brushing off her arguments with patronizing smiles, making her feel like a teenager being quizzed on her homework. Without actually uttering a single inappropriate word, they displayed towards her an attitude that was so antediluvian it was almost comical. You shouldn't worry your pretty head over complex matters, little girl.”

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Author:Steig Larsson

“It is always easy to question the judgement of others in matters of which we may be imperfectly informed.”

May Matter Easy Judgement

Book:Death Comes to Pemberley: Enhanced Edition

Source: Death Comes to Pemberley: Enhanced Edition

“I bet this is a brothel," she whispered to Gendry. "You don't even know what a brothel is." "I do so," she insisted. "It's like an inn, with girls.”

Knows Girl Inns Brothels

Book:George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

Source: George R. R. Martin's A Game of Thrones 5-Book Boxed Set (Song of Ice and Fire Series): A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, A Feast for Crows, and and A Dance with Dragons

“Look in my face; my name is Might-have-been; I am also call'd No-more, Too-late, Farewell.”

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Author:Dante Gabriel Rossetti

“You don't get rich writing science fiction. If you want to get rich, you start a religion.”

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Author:L. Ron Hubbard

“If you have a choice between extra makeup or extra weapons always take the weapons. Just the fact that you're debating between those two choices proves that you're going to need the weapons more.”

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Author:Laurell K. Hamilton

“My English teacher said that a writer is the worst judge of his own work.”

Said Teacher Worst Judging English Teacher

Book:Ashes