

“The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance.”
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“...I think we are well-advised to keep on nodding terms with the people we used to be, whether we find them attractive company or not. Otherwise they turn up unannounced and surprise us, come hammering on the mind's door at 4 a.m. of a bad night and demand to know who deserted them, who betrayed them, who is going to make amends. We forget all too soon the things we thought we could never forget. We forget the loves and the betrayals alike, forget what we whispered and what we screamed, forget who we were.”
― Slouching Towards Bethlehem
― Slouching Towards Bethlehem

“Keep in mind that many people have died for their beliefs; it's actually quite common. The real courage is in living and suffering for what you believe.”
― Eragon
― Eragon

“Your mind is working at its best when you're being paranoid.
You explore every avenue and possibility of your situation
at high speed with total clarity.”
― Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall
You explore every avenue and possibility of your situation
at high speed with total clarity.”
― Banging Your Head Against a Brick Wall

“Try not to compromise. So many people don’t do what they really want in their hearts because they feel like they’re not good enough, or they’re not smart enough, or they’re not talented enoughâ€� anything. And that doesn’t matter. In order for you to live a remarkable life â€� in order for you to live a life that is fulfilling â€� you need to be able to go after what you want. And if you don’t, you’re not going to achieve it â€� ever.”
― Look Both Ways: Illustrated Essays on the Intersection of Life and Design
― Look Both Ways: Illustrated Essays on the Intersection of Life and Design
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