The Life, the Universe, and Everything
from the book “Power” by Robert Green
“Absence diminishes minor passions and inflames great ones, as the wind douses a candle and fans a fire.” La Rochefoucauld, 1613 – 1680
[..] the truth of the law of absence and presence. At the start of an affair, you need to heighten your presence in the eyes of the [...]
because I was struggling with the suicidal thoughts. Every time I emerge from that drowning and all-encompassing feeling, I am wondering how come I am still alive. People who do not have to struggle with the moods, have no idea how overpowering they are. There is a Russian expression “that kind of thing I would [...]
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Some people say I have a good taste in music and some say it is terrible. “What’s with the “Habibi”? I was asked. Nothing. I grew up in the Soviet Union and I am used to listening to different kinds of music. And if I like it, does it really matter, “what’s with the “habibi”? [...]
I apologize to my readers for inconsistency. I do publish materials in two languages (songs are a different matter), but such is my life. Thoughts, impressions, moods, reflections, quotes. I often ask myself why do I do it? This web-site? Out of habit? Out of inertia? Who knows? Other people may be successful, I am [...]
Из книги «Анатомия Мудрости. 106 философов.»
«Если я испытываю радость и мне хорошо от того, что тебе хорошо, и я хочу, чтобы было ещё лучше, то, значит, люблю.» (Ю. Орлов)
«Любовь – это когда тебя одолевает желание… но такое…хоть подыхай…чтобы тебя пожелали…» (Тулуз Лотрек)
«Любовь – наказание, а может, награда, а может быть, вместе и то и другое.» [...]
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