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" Example moves the world more than doctrine. The great exemplars are the poets of action, and it makes little difference whether they be forces for good or forces for evil. "

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" Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself. "

" The world is the mirror of myself dying. "

" Actors die so loud. "

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" Until we accept the fact that life itself is founded in mystery, we shall learn nothing. "

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