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Herbert Read Quotes: Simplicity is not a goal, but one arrives at simplicity in spite of oneself, as one approaches the real meaning of things.
         

Simplicity is not a goal, but one arrives at simplicity in spite of oneself, as one approaches the real meaning of things.


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The principle of equity first came into evidence in Roman jurisprudence and was derived by analogy from the physical meaning of the word.

The principle of equity first came into evidence in Roman jurisprudence and was derived by analogy from the physical meaning of the word.



I am not going to claim that modern anarchism has any direct relation to Roman jurisprudence; but I do claim that it has its basis in the laws of nature rather than in the state of nature.

I am not going to claim that modern anarchism has any direct relation to Roman jurisprudence; but I do claim that it has its basis in the laws of nature rather than in the state of nature.



A man of personality can formulate ideals, but only a man of character can achieve them.

A man of personality can formulate ideals, but only a man of character can achieve them.



I can imagine no society which does not embody some method of arbitration.

I can imagine no society which does not embody some method of arbitration.



The most general law in nature is equity-the principle of balance and symmetry which guides the growth of forms along the lines of the greatest structural efficiency.

The most general law in nature is equity-the principle of balance and symmetry which guides the growth of forms along the lines of the greatest structural efficiency.



The sensitive artist knows that a bitter wind is blowing.

The sensitive artist knows that a bitter wind is blowing.



Love works miracles in stillness.

Love works miracles in stillness.



Progress is measured by richness and intensity of experience - by a wider and deeper apprehension of the significance and scope of human existence.

Progress is measured by richness and intensity of experience - by a wider and deeper apprehension of the significance and scope of human existence.



Art is pattern informed by sensibility.

Art is pattern informed by sensibility.



Great changes in the destiny of mankind can be effected only in the minds of little children.

Great changes in the destiny of mankind can be effected only in the minds of little children.





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Lady's mouth tasted like blood and iron all the time now. It tasted like defeat.

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We always get rejections, whether it's in love or anything in life. And then negativity tends to creep in. But hopefully we are honest towards the people around us so that we can conquer it.

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If you want to have a life that is worth living, a life that expresses your deepest feelings and emotions, and cares and dreams, you have to fight for it.



I guess darkness serves a purpose: to show us that there is redemption through chaos. I believe in that. I think that's the basis of Greek mythology.

I guess darkness serves a purpose: to show us that there is redemption through chaos. I believe in that. I think that's the basis of Greek mythology.



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I think you can't demonize somebody that's on the other side of the political spectrum, or you can't generalize about them.



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It is the mind that makes one wise or ignorant, bound or emancipated.



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