Conviene Que Quotes & Sayings

When others demand that we become the people they want us to be, they force us to destroy the person we really are. It's a subtle kind of murder ... the most loving parents and relatives commit this murder with smiles on their faces. — Jim Morrison

A prince who is free to do as he pleases is unreasonable, and a people that is free to do as it pleases is not wise. If we consider princes restricted by laws and a people bound by laws, we will find greater qualities in the people than in the princes. — Niccolo Machiavelli

Our culture is teleological-it presumes purposive development and a conclusion. — William Pfaff

People want to avoid the past. I suppose that's natural. When we tally up all we've said and done over the years, despite the wonderful memories, the regrets may be fewer but stand out more prominently, glowing coals that we can never quite extinguish, try though we might — Jeffery Deaver

Forever means losing count of years. — Toba Beta

Trust you?' said Damen. 'You flayed the skin from my back. I have seen you do nothing but cheat and lie to every person you've encountered. You use anything and anyone to further your own ends. You are the last person I would ever trust.'
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'Go, then. — C.S. Pacat

Intelligence doesn't always equate to common sense. Or, for that matter, the ability to fully choose one's path in life. — Ais

Most human behavior is controlled by images. Image is a factor in how people look at themselves and what they use to reflect themselves. The control of images is a major factor in world power. — John Henrik Clarke

Loads of people, particularly artists, hate pretty pictures. Now I've never met anyone who didn't like a pretty face. — David Hockney