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“You love people, not for what you do for them or what they do for you. You love them for their values; their virtues.”

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American novelist and philosopher, known for her novels and philosophical ideas. Her works emphasize individualism, free markets, and rationalism, and have had a profound impact on politics and philosophy in the late 20th century. more

“He who accepts life for what it is and never allows himself to be overwhelmed by it does not need to seek refuge for his crushed self-confidence in the solace of a 'saving lie'. If the longed-for success is not forthcoming, if the vicissitudes of fate destroy in the twinkling of an eye what had to be painstakingly built up by years of hard work, then he simply multiplies his exertions. He can look disaster in the eye without despairing.”

Source: The free and prosperous commonwealth: an exposition of the ideas of classical liberalism

“Writing is such a strange, utterly mysterious process. First, there was nothing; then, suddenly, there was something. I don't know where thoughts are born. Where the hell does it come from? I don't know. I really don't know.”

Knows Writing Firsts Doe Process Born Hell Strange Mysterious

Author:Paul Auster

“A good horror movie - it doesn't matter how many comedy horror films there have been before. Doesn't matter how much you think it's going to be funny. A good horror movie will scare the hell out of you... the moment you sit down and you start being exposed to that story, it's going to freeze your blood.”

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Author:Fede Alvarez

“If a player's not doing the things he should, put him on the bench. He'll come around.”

Ifs Should Player Benches

Author:John Wooden

“Actors are responsible to the people we play. I don't label or judge. I just play them as honestly and expressively and creatively as I can.”

People I Can Play Actors Judging Responsible Honestly Labels

Author:Philip Seymour Hoffman

“My parents were very supportive of my chess. When I got home after a game of chess, having missed school or something, they always made me feel very welcome; I didn't feel guilty at all about pursuing chess with such fervour. They never, for instance, perceived sports as a rival to academics.”

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Author:Viswanathan Anand

“Nobody wants a fat lead singer.”

Want Singers Fats

Author:Sebastian Bach

“What a child doesn't receive he can seldom later give.”

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Book:Time to Be in Earnest

Source: Time to Be in Earnest

“Politicians are easy to attack, but frankly, we are all guilty of not meeting the needs of Africa's young people properly.”

People Needs Young Easy Politician Meetings Guilty

Author:Ama Ata Aidoo

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