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“It was never built for the comfort and happiness of its citizens, but to astonish the world.” quote by Susan Ertz — Download Open image

““It was never built for the comfort and happiness of its citizens, but to astonish the world.””

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One's own troubles can be borne with fortitude; only a monster of indifference can bear the sufferings of others with fortitude.

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Millions long for immortality who don't know what to do with themselves on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

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Boredom comes simply from ignorance and lack of imagination.

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Parsons always seem to be specially horrified about things like sunbathing and naked bodies. They don't mind poverty and misery and cruelty to animals…

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“Idle to pretend that we have lost paradise. We never had it; it is still to make.”

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“المضحك أن ملايين ممن يتمنون الخلود لا يجدون ما يفعلونه في أوقات فراغهم !! (سوزان أرتز) Millions long for immortality who do not know what to do with themselves in their weekend.”

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