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“People who talk well but do nothing are like musical intruments; the sound is all they have to offer.”

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Diogenes, born in 412 BC, was a renowned Cynic philosopher in ancient Greece. Known for his unique philosophical thoughts and lifestyle, he advocated for returning to nature, rejecting material wealth, and pursuing spiritual freedom. Diogenes' philosophy has had a profound impact on later generations. more

“A cigarette is a roll of paper, tobacco, and drugs, with a small fire on one end and a large fool at the other. Some of its chief benefits are cancer of the lips and stomach, softening of the brain, funeral procesions, and families shrouded in gloom and grief. Although a great many people know this, they still smoke in order to appear sophisticated.”

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Author:Ann Landers

“Do I get up some days and feel competitive? Sure. Do I get up some days and feel afraid? Of course. But...I have real moments of joy now, and I know it will continue.”

Knows Feels Real Moments Joy Courses Get Up

Author:Rene Russo

“We make promises to the extent that we hope-and keep them to the extent that we fear.”

Promise

Author:Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“And I sat there getting drunker and drunker and more in love and more in love...And you can never touch a girl in the same way more than once, twice, or another number of times however much you may wish to hold, wrap, or otherwise fix her hand, or look, or some other quality, or incident, known to you previously.”

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Book:Sixty stories

Source: Sixty stories

“The person that made me want to make movies, and the reason I do films, is Bruce Lee. He was an incredible actor, and he had a lot of charisma. Handsome, action, you know, everything was there. I loved Bruce Lee.”

Knows Want Persons Made Reason Action Film Actors Incredibles Handsome Charisma

Author:LL Cool J

“One thing's for sure. If we keep doing what we're doing, we're going to keep getting what we're getting. One definition of insanity is to keep doing the same thing and expect different results.”

Ifs Different Results One Thing Definitions Insanity Definition Of Insanity

Book:The Stephen R. Covey Interactive Reader - 4 Books in 1: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, First Things First, and the Best of the Most Renowned Leadership Teacher of our Time

Source: The Stephen R. Covey Interactive Reader - 4 Books in 1: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, First Things First, and the Best of the Most Renowned Leadership Teacher of our Time

“Do you think I would enter into a contract with that mob? Absolutely no chance. I would not sell them a virus. That is a 'No' by the way. There is no agreement whatsoever between the clubs.”

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Author:Cristiano Ronaldo

“London is full of creative people - you can never say that it's not.”

People Creative London Creative People

Author:Luke Treadaway

“Maybe there's less oppression growing up in a small village, and fewer rules, and less danger.”

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Author:Luke Treadaway

“I love music, particularly Radiohead, TV on the Radio, The XX and Tribes - they're a great new band from Camden and well worth a look at.”

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Author:Luke Treadaway

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