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    Sometimes being a friend means mastering the art of timing. There is a time for silence. A time to let go and allow people to hurl themselves into their own destiny. And a time to prepare to pick up the pieces when it's all over.

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In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.

In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.

by Meister Eckhart Found in: Silence Quotes,
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Art is long, and time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still like muffled drums are beating read more

Art is long, and time is fleeting, And our hearts, though stout and brave, Still like muffled drums are beating Funeral marches to the grave.

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Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

Well-timed silence is the most commanding expression.

by Mark Helprin Found in: Silence Quotes,
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It is not strength, but art, obtains the prize,
And to be swift is less than to be wise.
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It is not strength, but art, obtains the prize,
And to be swift is less than to be wise.
'Tis more by art, than force of numerous strokes.

by Homer ("smyrns Of Chios") Found in: Art Quotes,
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Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.

Painting from nature is not copying the object; it is realizing one's sensations.

by Paul Cezanne Found in: Art Quotes,
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Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television.

Life doesn't imitate art, it imitates bad television.

by Woody Allen Found in: Art Quotes,
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It is a common saying that many pecks of salt must be eaten
before the duties of friendship can read more

It is a common saying that many pecks of salt must be eaten
before the duties of friendship can be discharged.
[Lat., Vulgo dicitur multos modios salis simul edendos esse, ut
amicitia munus expletum sit.]

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An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.rn

An artist cannot fail; it is a success to be one.rn

by Charles Horton Cooley Found in: Art Quotes,
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To be interested solely in technique would be a very superficial thing to me.

To be interested solely in technique would be a very superficial thing to me.

by Andrew Wyeth Found in: Art Quotes,
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