Quote by Marcel Proust
The charms of the passing woman are generally in direct proportion

The charms of the passing woman are generally in direct proportion to the swiftness of her passing. – Marcel Proust

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People do not die for us immediately, but remain bathed in a sort of aura of life which bears no relation to true immortality but through which they continue to occupy our thoughts in the same way as when they were alive. It is as though they were traveling abroad. – Marcel Proust

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Three-quarters of the sicknesses of intelligent people come from their intelligence. They need at least a doctor who can understand this sickness. – Marcel Proust

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How can you have charisma? Be more concerned about making others feel good about themselves than you are making them feel good about you. – Dan Reiland

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Charm is a glow within a woman which casts a most becoming light on others. – John Mason Brown

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Throw away those books and cassettes on inspirational leadership. Send those consultants packing. Know your job, set a good example for the people under you and put results over politics. Thats all the charisma youll really need to succeed. – Dyan Machan

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Rarity gives a charm; so early fruits and winter roses are the most prized; and coyness sets off an extravagant mistress, while the door always open tempts no suitor. – Marcus Valerius Martial

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Even after such milestones as Kathryn Bigelow winning an Oscar, there still seem to be few women in leadership roles. – Julia Stiles

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