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Quote by Oscar Wilde

“A man who takes himself too seriously will find that no one else takes him seriously.”

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Oscar Wilde, born on October 16, 1854, in Ireland, and died on November 30, 1900, was a renowned Irish writer, playwright, and poet. His works are known for their wit, satire, and unique style, with notable works including 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and 'Lady Windermere's Fan'. more

“in stillness, I watched myselfget eaten by mosquitoes... the itch was maddening at first but eventually it just melded into a general burning feeling and i rode that heat to a mld euphoria. I allowed the pain to lose its specific associations and become pure sensation... and that eventually lifted me out of myself and into meditation.”

Firsts Feelings Pain Loses Meditation Pure Burning Heat Sensations Association Stillness Mosquitoes Euphoria

Author:Elizabeth Gilbert

“There’s too much love in the world. Sometimes I think that’s what heaven is---- a place where everybody’s happy because nobody loves anybody else, ever.”

Thinking World Sometimes Heaven Too Much Shantaram Much Love

Book:Shantaram: A Novel

Source: Shantaram: A Novel

“Two persons cannot long be friends if they cannot forgive each other's little failings.”