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Quote by Baltasar Gracian

“To overvalue something is a form of lying.”

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Baltasar Gracian, born on January 8, 1601 and died on December 6, 1658, was a renowned Spanish writer, philosopher, and theologian. He is known for his profound philosophical thoughts and unique literary style. more

“In writing lyrics - well, for me, anyway - it's about getting into character, you know? 'Who is writing this?' In the case of the original 'Thick As A Brick,' supposedly a precocious, very young child who's fantasizing about his future and the context of all the confusing elements to which school boys are subjected at that time.”

Knows Writing Wells Children Character School Young Boys Cases Elements Originals Thick Confusing Bricks Young Children Precocious

Author:Ian Anderson

“Most writing doesn’t take place on the page; it takes place in your head.”

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Author:Susan Orlean

“The old orchid hunter lay back on his pillow, his body limp... 'You'll curse the insects,' he said at least, 'and you'll curse the natives... The sun will burn you by day and the cold will shrivel you by night. You'll be racked by fever and tormented by a hundred discomforts, but you'll go on. For when a man falls in love with orchids, he'll do anything to possess the one he wants. It's like chasing a green-eyed woman or taking cocaine... it's a sort of madness.”

Men Want Said Body Night Fall Sun Goes On Cold Hundred Madness Green Lays Falling In Love Curse Hunters Chasing Insects Discomfort Pillow Fever Cocaine Orchids

Author:Susan Orlean

“Orchid hunting is a mortal occupation.”

Mortals Occupation Hunting Orchids

Author:Susan Orlean

“I never thought very many people in the world were very much like John Laroche, but I realized more and more that he was only an extreme, not an aberration - that most people in some way or another do strive for something exceptional, something to pursue, even at their peril, rather than abide an ordinary life.”

People World Way Ordinary Strive Extremes I Realized Pursue Exceptional Peril Ordinary Life Aberration

Book:The Orchid Thief

Source: The Orchid Thief

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