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markscherz · 3 months

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‘But I am very poorly today & very stupid & hate everyone & everything’

- Charles Darwin. Letter to Charles Lyell, 1 October 1861

#Darwin #quotes #famous quotes #Charles Darwin #always remember that everyone has bad days sometimes #even the people who look like they are productive beyond human capacity #sometimes it’s important to just acknowledge it and see that there are good things to come #but right now is just shit #anyway I have a flu or something #and right now I hate everyone and everything #and my immune system most of all #and the parents who send their sick and contagious kids to daycare #and the evolution of viruses #who tbh have absolutely no business to be wreaking such havoc on the more organised domains of life #about me #sorry to be a downer #your usual frog-related content will resume after a brief intermission #I realise that posting quotes is super cringe #sorry about that #at least some of you probably haven’t seen this quote before #so you’ve learned something today #and I’ve gotten to vent #win-win?

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la-pheacienne · 1 day

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George Martin, 2013: "In a very basic level winter is coming for all of us. I think that’s one of the things that art is concerned with: the awareness of our own mortality. “Valar morghulis” – “All men must die”. That shadow lies over our world and will until medical science gives us all immortality… but I don’t think it makes it necessarily a pessimistic world. Not any more pessimistic than the real world we live in. We’re here for a short time and we should be conscious of our own mortality, but the important thing is that love, compassion and empathy with other human beings is still possible. Laughter is still possible! Even laughter in the face of death… The struggle to make the world a better place… We have things like war, murder and rape… horrible things that still exist, but we don’t have to accept them, we can fight the good fight. The fight to eliminate those things.There is darkness in the world, but I don’t think we necessarily need to give way to despair. One of the great things that Tolkien says in Lord of The Rings is “despair is the ultimate crime”. That’s the ultimate failing of Denethor, the Steward of Gondor, that he despairs of ever being able to defeat Sauron. We should not despair. We should not go gentle into that good night".

JRR Tolkien, 1962 : "One reviewer once said, this is a jolly jolly book, all the right boys come home [...]- this isn't true of course, he can't have read the story. [...] Human stories are practically always about one thing, really, aren't they? Death. The inevitability of death. . . . . . (He quotes Simone de Beauvoir) 'There is no such thing as a natural death. Nothing that ever happens to man is natural, since his presence calls the whole world into question. All men must die, but for every man his death is an accident, and even if he knows it he would sense to it an unjustifiable violation.' Well, you may agree with the words or not, but those are the key spring of The Lord Of The Rings".

"Lotr is all rainbows and unicorns and Asoiaf is nihilistic and grimdark". Wrong, and wrong. In all its hope and radiance, lotr often gets very dark, and despite all the death and suffering, the hopeful moments in asoiaf shine bright. The meeting point of these two is this: having hope while in despair, and even better, refusing to give up because you have to go on despite not having any hope left.

#the fact that in possibly his most famous interview tolkien literally quotes 'all men must die' LIKE #GEORGE #I SEE U #you have studied the Professor really hard grandpa just speak your truth free urself!#don't get me wrong for me the Professor will always and forever take precedence there is absolutely no question about it BUT ALSO #stop pitting two bad bitches against eachother!!#i think about all of these a normal amount #and this is why i'll never lead a normal life #ridiculously long post #but i couldn't leave anything out #and i had MORE quotes that paralleled each other but there is a limit for the images #i must say i cried a little when i read them all back to back #especially the last sam quote #lotr #asoiaf #valyrianscrolls #tolkien #tolkien quotes #asoiaf quotes #lord of the rings #the hobbit #aspa reads tolkien #aragorn #frodo baggins #sam gamgee #bilbo baggins #brienne of tarth #jon snow #jaime lannister #bran stark

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oreo-cookies-fan · 4 months

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Berlin quotes that made me scream MARTIN in my head:

Numero uno:

Andres: The love of your life is a fairy tale! I'm sorry to be the one to tell you, but … love just fades away. The only thing worthwhile is the beginning. That's the best part of love. When every song you hear reminds you of her. When you're having a meal together and all you do is talk. When everything she says makes you laugh.

Damian: No, no, no. Love is precisely what comes after all that. When the spell is over. Then, during dinner, you're happy to be quiet because you're at peace. To love someone, you must really know them. How can you love someone you don't know?

Numero dos:

(Don't know why the English version didn't translate this, but here it is:) Damian to Andres, while talking about how love ends and makes you suffer: You're a sick narcissist. Crees que estar a tu lado merece ese sufrimiento? (Translation: Do you think that being by your side is worth the suffering?)

Numero tres:

Andres: You see, I have become a fugitive of love. And what I'd really want, if I'm honest, is that it lasts forever. (...) my own experience of love is that it just melts away, you know? I realise the only thing I know, the only thing I've ever known about love is the beginning, but God, what I want, what I really want, is to experience a love that never ends.

((Damian: There's always an end.))

Bonus, because it's about Damian and his wife, Carmen, but it also hit like a line from a Berlermo gifset:

Carmen: Maybe you are the love of my life, but that doesn't mean we'll spend the rest of our lives together.

#berlin netflix #berlermo #ofc the famous buenos aires coffee shop quote but i couldn't find it in the show atm #does he know? does he know that martin loved him exactly the way he wanted?#it's killing me #this sick bastard is killing me #please give us season 2 if only to make its last scene a berlermo first meeting and andres narrates it as the moment he met #the love of his life #feel free to create heartbreaking gifsets with those quotes #or write fics about them #both is great #lcdp

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sharpwittedquotes · 2 years

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Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid only of standing still.

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blackgirlslivingwell · 10 months

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Cicely Tyson Quote | Black Girls Living Well

"I have learned not to allow rejection to move me." - Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson (1924-2021) was an acclaimed American actress and fashion model. She was born on December 19, 1924, in New York City, USA. Tyson's career spanned over seven decades, and she is recognized as one of the most respected and influential figures in the entertainment industry.

Tyson began her career as a fashion model in the 1950s, but her true passion lay in acting. In 1961, she made her breakthrough in theater with a role in the off-Broadway production of "The Blacks." Her performance garnered critical acclaim and marked the beginning of her illustrious acting career. In recognition of her remarkable contributions, Cicely Tyson received numerous awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 and an honorary Academy Award in 2018. She continued to work well into her 90s, solidifying her legacy as an iconic figure in film, television, and theater.

Cicely Tyson passed away on January 28, 2021, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a trailblazer, a consummate artist, and a champion for diversity and representation in the entertainment industry.

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nuttydeerking · 3 months

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“I like living. I have sometimes been wildly, despairingly, acutely miserable, racked with sorrow; but through it all I still know quite certainly that just to be alive is a grand thing.” ― Agatha Christie

#agatha christie #famous quotes #about life

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arthur-r · 8 months

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hopefully i finally have fixed the past several weeks of getting 6 hours (as a person who needs 9-10 hours to function) but this is wild

#sleeping in a college dorm with a roommate somehow enhancing my sleep instead of making it worse #actually the tangible reasoning for this is that i’m walking six miles every day and i can’t do that so i’m sleeping as compensation #so the bus pass that i got yesterday (which was a 20 minute walk from my dorm) should get my sleep patterns back to normal #but very very strange in the meantime. especially since it was all nightmares the whole time #nightmares where i could hardly see. also um. heart area is twitching. i’m looking forward to receiving personalized medical care #also i’m FAMOUS i got interviewed by some guy about being a student and now my name is gonna be next to the most generic quote imaginable #like ‘‘i’m looking forward to getting involved in communities so i can meet people who are similar and different to myself.#i want to better understand myself and other groups of people’’#most generic thing you could quote from our conversation but still pretty cool #anyway i’m gonna go get dressed and have a life and stuff but feeling vaguely well rested for the first time in weeks. good times #me. my post. mine.#delete later

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quotesandfactss · 2 years

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Top 10 Quotes About Life

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. " -Nelson Mandela

"Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. " -Mother Teresa

"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans. " -John Lennon

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched — they must be felt with the heart. -Helen Keller

You will face many defeats in life, but never let yourself be defeated. -Maya Angelou

Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. -Helen Keller

"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." -Mae West

"Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved." -D. H. Lawrence

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. -Dr. Seuss

#quotes #life quotes #life quotations #facts #quotes about life #famous quotes #life changing quotes #Nelson Mandela #mother teresa #John Lennon #Helen Keller

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wehavewords · 2 years

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"I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream."

Vincent van Gogh

#wehavewords #vincent van gogh #words #quotes #life quotes #life #quotes about life #true words #stars #famous quotes

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diversionedge · 1 month

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Charlie Chaplin’s Motivational Quotes

Charlie Chaplin was one of the most famous and influential comedians of all time. His quotes are still relevant today and provide great insight into his philosophy on life. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of Chaplin’s best quotes and what they mean to us. Enjoy! Charlie Chaplin Motivational Words “You’ll never find a rainbow if you’re looking down.” “To truly laugh, you must be able to…

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thinkingtidbits · 3 months

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🌟 Ever wondered what Shakespeare has to say about life? 📜 Join us in this video where we break down his cool quotes into thinking tidbits! 🧠💡 It's like getting nuggets of wisdom that feel just right for today. Whether it's love or dreams, Shakespeare's got us covered. Ready for a dose of inspiration? Press play and let's chat about life's cool lessons together! 🎬 #Shakespeare #LifeLessons #inspirationalquotes #ThinkingTidbits #quotestoliveby #shakespeareplays #wisdomwednesday #explorewithus #viral #trending #william #lifelessons #quotes #trending #reels #explore

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rs4028 · 6 months

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Inspiring Motivating Martin Luther King Jr Quotes on Life Equality Justice Jewels Of Wisdom

#quotes #motivational stories #motivational quotes #inspirational #inspiring words #martin luther king jr #life changing quotes #famous quotes #quotes about life #quotes about love #happiness quotes #Youtube

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itsnothingbutluck · 6 months

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Your personal life is now known as Facebook's data. Its CEO's personal life is now known as mind your own business. - Author: Glenn Greenwald

#MY PERSONAL LIFE IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS FAMOUS QUOTES & SAYINGS #List of top 30 famous quotes and sayings about my personal life is none of your business to read and share with friends

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spirity0 · 8 months

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No one believes in you until you succeed tee

Motivate yourself and others to achieve success with this motivational quote "No one believes in you." It's a great gift for family, friends, and colleagues.

#motivational quote #achieve it #believe in yourself #inspiring words #positive #quotes #quotes to live by #saying #thoughts for the day #typography #famous quote about life #phrases to motivate #quotes about motivation

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sharpwittedquotes · 2 years

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Happy people plan actions, they don’t plan results

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blackgirlslivingwell · 11 months

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Alice Walker Quote | Black Girls Living Well

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any."

Alice Walker is an acclaimed American writer, poet, and activist. She was born on February 9, 1944, in Eatonton, Georgia, United States. Walker is best known for her novel "The Color Purple," published in 1982, which won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and was later adapted into a critically acclaimed film and Broadway musical. Her work often explores themes of race, gender, and social justice, with a focus on the experiences and struggles of African American women. Walker's writing is characterized by her distinct style, rich storytelling, and powerful exploration of complex human emotions. In addition to her novels, she has also written poetry collections, essays, short stories, and non-fiction works. Walker's contributions to literature and activism have earned her numerous awards and recognition for her literary achievements and her commitment to social change.

#quote #quotes #quotes about life #quotes tiktok #alice walker #alice walker quotes #black women quotes #black woman quotes #black women #black woman #black twitter #black tiktok #black tumblr #black girl magic #black girls rock #black girls living well #famous black women quotes #african american women

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