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The folly of mistaking a paradox for a discovery, a metaphor for a proof, a torrent of verbiage for a spring of capital truths, and oneself for an oracle, is inborn in us. ↗

— Paul Valery

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I do believe very much in the idea of unexpected or "convulsive" beauty - beauty in the service of liberty. ↗

— Jeff Vandermeer

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Work is the opposite of creativity. ↗

— Raoul Vaneigem

#opposite #work

The decisions and problems of Uruguay will be resolved by Uruguayans. ↗

— Tabare Vazquez

#problems #resolved #will

I'm an example of someone who never made it to university. I did have this dream to be a musician. I felt that this dream had an expiration date. ↗

— Eddie Vedder

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I think it is important to maintain your personality, your roots, very important. ↗

— Paz Vega

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People in Seville are very happy, the lifestyle here is very relaxed, you can walk everywhere; it's very easy. ↗

— Paz Vega

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Never try to be witty with U.S. airport officials. It's always lost on them and you'll find yourself being put back on the plane. ↗

— Johnny Vegas

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Creativity comes from a conflict of ideas. ↗

— Donatella Versace

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For a man to strike any women is most brutal, and I, as well as everyone else, think this far worse than any attempt to shoot, which, wicked as it is, is at least more comprehensible and more courageous. ↗

— Queen Victoria

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