The artist is present in every page of every book from which he sought so assiduously to eliminate himself.
HENRY JAMESTo take what there is in life and use it, without waiting forever in vain for the preconceived, to dig deep into the actual and get something out of that; this, doubtless, is the right way to live.
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She had an immense curiosity about life, and was constantly staring and wondering.
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God’s creature is one. He makes man, not men. His true creature is unitary and infinite, revealing himself, indeed, in every finite form, but compromised by none.
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A man who pretends to understand women is bad manners. For him to really to understand them is bad morals.
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Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.
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You wanted to look at life for yourself – but you were not allowed; you were punished for your wish.
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Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.
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He is outside of everything, and alien everywhere. He is an aesthetic solitary.
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You must save what you can of your life; you musn’t lose it all simply because you’ve lost a part.
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Don’t try so much to form your character – it’s like trying to pull open a tight, tender young rose.
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Money’s a horrid thing to follow, but a charming thing to meet.
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To myself – today – I need say no more. Large and full and high the future still opens. It is now indeed that I may do the work of my life. And I will.
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Don’t underestimate the value of irony-it is extremely valuable.
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It’s time to start living the life you’ve imagined.
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To take what there is in life and use it, without waiting forever in vain for the preconceived, to dig deep into the actual and get something out of that; this, doubtless, is the right way to live.
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Live all you can; it’s a mistake not to.
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