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The deepest problems of modern life derive from the claim of the individual to preserve the autonomy and individuality of his existence in the face of overwhelming social forces, of historical heritage, of external culture, and of the technique of life. ↗

— Georg Simmel

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The metropolis reveals itself as one of those great historical formations in which opposing streams which enclose life unfold, as well as join one another with equal right. ↗

— Georg Simmel

#enclose #equal #equal right #formations #great

But I think, and hope, that the novels can be understood and enjoyed as science fiction, on their own terms. ↗

— Dan Simmons

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I'm fascinated with myself and love hearing the sound of my own voice. I'd like to hear what I have to say. A lot of people don't like being alone because they truly don't like themselves, but I love me. ↗

— Gene Simmons

#because #being #being alone #fascinated #hear

I think that I've got some pretty bad reviews on albums or songs that later proved themselves. ↗

— Carly Simon

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I always think it's interesting to dig a little bit deeper every time you go to someplace that seems like a revelation or a strong connection to an emotional truth. ↗

— Carly Simon

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It seems that in Baltimore, one of the most violent cities in America, jurors are far more reluctant to convict criminal defendants than in the suburban enclaves that ring the city. ↗

— David Simon

#baltimore #cities #city #convict #criminal

No one has characterized market mechanisms better than Friedrich von Hayek. ↗

— Herbert Simon

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I love living. I have some problems with my life, but living is the best thing they've come up with so far. ↗

— Neil Simon

#come #far #i #i love #life

When I began making my own albums, the songs became funkier. They were more about the streets. ↗

— Paul Simon

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