It's always the idle habits you acquire which you will regret. Father said that. That Christ was not … - William Faulkner

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All truths, not merely ideas, but truthful faces, truthful pictures or songs, are highly beautiful.

William Faulkner

It's always the idle habits you acquire which you will regret. Father said that. That Christ was not crucified: he was worn away by a minute clicking of little wheels. That had no sister.

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The quality an artist must have is objectivity in judging his work, plus the honesty and courage not to kid himself about it.

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Because no battle is ever won he said. They are not even fought. The field only reveals to man his own folly and despair, and victory is an illusion of philosophers and fools.

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Everyone in the South has no time for reading because they are all too busy writing.

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There is no honest man! not one, that can resist the attraction of gold!

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