“ Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. ”
- W. Somerset Maugham- Copy
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“ Some on commission, some for the love of learning, some because they have nothing better to do or because they hope these walls of books will deaden the drumming of the demon in their ears. ”
- Louis MacNeice- Copy
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“ That is your trick, your bit of filthy magic: invisibility, and the anaesthetic power to deaden my attention in your direction. ”
- D. H. Lawrence- Copy
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“ The worst thing you can do is start slow, or con yourself into thinking that you can take your time getting into a match. The curtain is up so you've got to perform. ”
- Jack Kramer- Copy
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