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Quote by Igor Stravinsky

“Silence, which will save from shame, will also deprive me of fame.”

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Russian composer, considered one of the most important composers of the 20th century. Stravinsky's works spanned a wide range of musical styles, from classical to modern, and had a profound impact on music history. more

“Standing on "tip toe", one stands not firmly. Straining in stride, one cannot walk far. Flaunting of deeds, one is unfavorably noticed. Being self-righteous, one is not respected. Boasting of self, one's merit is unrecognized. Glorifying of self, one loses the opportunity for greatness. From the viewpoint of Tao These represent imperfect Te, Valued as are filth or disease.”

Self Opportunity Loses Walks Greatness Disease Standing Deeds Merit Imperfect Righteous Toes Tao Boast Viewpoints Stride Self Righteous Filth Flaunting

Author:Laozi

“First listen, my friend, and then you may shriek and bluster.”

Firsts May My Friends Bluster

Author:Aristophanes

“No one has a right to happiness.”

Author:Eric Hoffer

“There is no reason to believe that the nature of the violent minorities is now greatly different from what it was in the past. What has changed is the will and ability of the majority to react.”

Believe Different Reason Past Ability Changed Majority Violent Minorities No Reason

Book:In our time

Source: In our time

“The fact that Hitler was a political genius unmasks the nature of politics in general as no other fact can.”

Facts Political Genius

Author:Wilhelm Reich

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