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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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Georg Brandes
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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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Nothing can atone for the lack of modesty without which beauty is ungraceful and wit detestable. – Richard Steele

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Beauty fades! I just turned 29, so I probably dont have that many good years left in me. – Gwyneth Paltrow

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Beauty in the flesh will continue to rule the world. – Florenz Ziegfeld

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We need a balanced, long term energy policy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and preserve the beauty of the land we love. – Heather Wilson

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