Is it worse to be scared than to be bored, that is the question.
GERTRUDE STEIN
GERTRUDE STEIN
Gertrude Stein on boredom
Gertrude Stein118 quotes“Is it worse to be scared than to be bored, that is the question.”
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Don’t talk about your diet. It’s just boring, and the last thing you need when dieting is to be considered boring.
Diane Von FurstenbergDiane Von Furstenberg Many people claim coffee inspires them, but, as everybody knows, coffee only makes boring people even more boring.
Honore de BalzacHonore de Balzac Loveless work, boring work, work valued only because others haven’t got even that much, however loveless and boring – this is one of the harshest human miseries.
Wislawa SzymborskaWislawa Szymborska I’m just a believer in keeping all of the creative brain cells moving and working even when you’re not working because the inevitable loneliness and boring drought in the actor’s world, it can eat you alive.
Nikki ReedNikki Reed Existentialists are monumentally and monotonously serious; they don’t like to joke.
Wislawa SzymborskaWislawa Szymborska Even boredom should be described with gusto. How many things are happening on a day when nothing happens?
Wislawa SzymborskaWislawa Szymborska I can’t play long solos anymore without boring myself.
Eric ClaptonEric Clapton Love yourself through all storms, calm moments and boredom – know you deserve love.
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