- Power
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- Nov 07, 2020
Long Quotes
On patience, process and playing the long game.
Several quotes here describe how long real work actually takes: commissioning a television show, learning from mistakes only years later, or thinking generationally about where humanity stands. For a related theme, see our Long Time quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Name
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- Nov 07, 2020
One cannot long remain so absorbed in contemplation of emptiness without being increasingly attracted to it. In vain, one bestows on it the name of infinity; this does not change its nature.
- Being
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- Nov 07, 2020
I long for the countryside. That's where I get my calm and tranquillity - from being able to come and find a spot of green.
- Long Time
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- Nov 07, 2020
I saw a niche in the market where made-to-measure wasn't being done in a modern, fresh way or in a short period of time. Traditionally, bespoke orders take a very long time, but I thought, 'Here we are with all these fashion-forward ideas - why not?'
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am well aware that many will say that no one can possibly speak with spirits and angels so long as he lives in the body; and many will say that it is all fancy, others that I relate such things in order to gain credence, and others will make other objections.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Not long ago someone said I should shorten it to just Emma. But I really, really love my name. From as far as I can remember, my parents have taught me to be really proud of my name.
- Freedom
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- Nov 07, 2020
Negation is the mind's first freedom, yet a negative habit is fruitful only so long as we exert ourselves to overcome it, adapt it to our needs; once acquired it can imprison us.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Being seen is important for people. Doesn't happen enough for anyone. We're not here long in this world.
- Night
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- Nov 07, 2020
You want to enjoy your night, and you don't want to suffer in your heels too long. Lipstick compensates for the lack of heels. It's a good option, and it works.
- Nov 07, 2020
I think long term you can see Tesla establishing factories in Europe, in other parts of the U.S. and in Asia.
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's important that we attempt to extend life beyond Earth now. It is the first time in the four billion-year history of Earth that it's been possible, and that window could be open for a long time - hopefully it is - or it could be open for a short time. We should err on the side of caution and do something now.
- Enough
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like to be completely exhausted when I go to bed, so if I worked out and I had a long day, that's enough for me. Then I get on the bed and oof! So nice.
- Live
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- Nov 07, 2020
Swedish people live for the summer - it transforms everyone. I don't want to miss having a Swedish summer vacation for as long as I live. It's my favorite thing in the world.
- Family
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- Nov 07, 2020