Philosophy may raise us above grandeur, but nothing can elevate us above the ennui which accompanies it. - Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon

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We all know how funny Morrissey is. Actually, you know what? I say that sarcastically. His songs are some of the funniest songs I've ever heard in my life. I mean, really. I mean, not that the "Girlfriend in a Coma" is, like, really funny.

Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon

Philosophy may raise us above grandeur, but nothing can elevate us above the ennui which accompanies it.

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It is with many enterprises as with striking fire; we do not meet with success except by reiterated efforts, and often at the instant when we despaired of success.

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The true way to soften one's troubles is to solace those of others.

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There is an important difference between love and friendship. While the former delights in extremes and opposites, the latter demands equality.

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Contempt is the only way to triumph over calumny.

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Pleasure and pain, the good and the bad, are so intermixed that we can not shun the one without depriving ourselves of the other.

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Sometimes we don't understand or we forget that there are no mistakes, only lessons.

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I find things funny that aren't self-aware. That don't know they're funny, and I think the same can hold true for drama. If you think you're in this tragedy and you play it for tragedy, there's a self-awareness there that I think takes you out of watching it and I believe it cuts both ways.

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