Quote by Boris Pasternak
Art has two constant, two unending concerns: It always meditates o

Art has two constant, two unending concerns: It always meditates on death and thus always creates life. All great, genuine art resembles and continues the Revelation of St John. – Boris Pasternak

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As far as modern writing is concerned, it is rarely rewarding to translate it, although it might be easy. Translation is very much like copying paintings. – Boris Pasternak

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At the moment of childbirth, every woman has the same aura of isolation, as though she were abandoned, alone. – Boris Pasternak

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I dont like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isnt of much value. Life hasnt revealed its beauty to them. – Boris Pasternak

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Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death. – Albert Einstein

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To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure. – J. K. Rowling

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Death is a fearful thing. – William Shakespeare

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The coward sneaks to death the brave live on. – George Sewell

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