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Why do we pigeonhole and label an artist? It is a sure way of missing the important, the contradictory, the things that make him or her unique. ↗

— Lukas Foss

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In reply, I can only plead that a discovery which seems to contradict the general tenor of previous investigations is naturally received with much hesitation. ↗

— Charles Lyell

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You may find many contradictory statements and philosophies within my writings. However, to this I will say such is life, for life is full of contradictions. ↗

— Bryant H. McGill

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The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of God's mercy to me. ↗

— Thomas Merton

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It is also said of me that I now and then contradict myself. Yes, I improve wonderfully as time goes on. ↗

— George Jean Nathan

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We have to acknowledge peace is in danger and mankind still has not realised the priority to be given to world dialogue versus armed contradiction and bloodshed. ↗

— Nursultan Nazarbayev

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One often contradicts an opinion when what is uncongenial is really the tone in which it was conveyed. ↗

— Friedrich Nietzsche

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Woman's at best a contradiction still. ↗

— Alexander Pope

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To be a preacher requires two apparently contradictory qualities: confidence and humility. ↗

— Timothy Radcliffe

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It does not seem that the contradiction which exists between the aristocratic function of art and the democratic structure of modern society can ever be resolved. ↗

— Herbert Read

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