Quote by Thornton Wilder
Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some m

Seek the lofty by reading, hearing and seeing great work at some moment every day. – Thornton Wilder

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But there comes a moment in everybodys life when he must decide whether hell live among the human beings or not – a fool among fools or a fool alone. – Thornton Wilder

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The test of an adventure is that when youre in the middle of it, you say to yourself, Oh, now Ive got myself into an awful mess; I wish I were sitting quietly at home. And the sign that somethings wrong with you is when you sit quietly at home wishing you were out having lots of adventure. – Thornton Wilder

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Having a second chance makes you want to work even harder. – Tia Mowry

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When large numbers of men are unable to find work, unemployment results. – Calvin Coolidge

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I think I can work with any type of actor. – Ang Lee

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If it is surely the means to the highest end we know, can any work be humble or disgusting? Will it not rather be elevating as a ladder, the means by which we are translated? – Henry David Thoreau

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