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Quote by Georg Brandes
But when I was twelve years old I caught my first strong glimpse o

But when I was twelve years old I caught my first strong glimpse of one of the fundamental forces of existence, whose votary I was destined to be for life – namely, Beauty. – Georg Brandes

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Just about this time, when in imagination I was so great a warrior, I had good use in real life for more strength, as I was no longer taken to school by the nurse, but instead had myself to protect my brother, two years my junior. – Georg Brandes

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Imagination
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My first experiences of academic friendship made me smile in after years when I looked back on them. But my circle of acquaintances had gradually grown so large that it was only natural new friendships should grow out of it. – Georg Brandes

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Friendship
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But I did not find any positive inspiration in my studies until I approached my nineteenth year. – Georg Brandes

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positive
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The beauty of dystopia is that it lets us vicariously experience future worlds – but we still have the power to change our own. – Ally Condie

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Latin life is rich with warmth, family values and history. I want to bring that beauty into American homes. – Cristina Saralegui

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The arts, quite simply, nourish the soul. They sustain, comfort, inspire. There is nothing like that exquisite moment when you first discover the beauty of connecting with others in celebration of larger ideals and shared wisdom. – Gordon Gee

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What I want to give in the theatre is beauty, thats what I want to give. – Dame Edith Evans

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