Quotes From "Brushstrokes Of A Gadfly" By E.a. Bucchianeri

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So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Falling in love is very real, but I used to shake my head when people talked about soul mates, poor deluded individuals grasping at some supernatural ideal not intended for mortals but sounded pretty in a poetry book. Then, we met, and everything changed, the cynic has become the converted, the sceptic, an ardent zealot. E.a. Bucchianeri
Love, like everything else in life, should be a discovery,...
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Love, like everything else in life, should be a discovery, an adventure, and like most adventures, you don’t know you’re having one until you’re right in the middle of it. E.a. Bucchianeri
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... it’s a blessed thing to love and feel loved in return. E.a. Bucchianeri
Well, if it can be thought, it can be done,...
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Well, if it can be thought, it can be done, a problem can be overcome, E.a. Bucchianeri
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No one messes around with a nerd’s computer and escapes unscathed. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Socrates: Have you noticed on our journey how often the citizens of this new land remind each other it is a free country? Plato: I have, and think it odd they do this. Socrates: How so, Plato?Plato: It is like reminding a baker he is a baker, or a sculptor he is asculptor. Socrates: You mean to say if someone is convinced of their trade, they haveno need to be reminded. Plato: That is correct. Socrates: I agree. If these citizens were convinced of their freedom, they would not need reminders. E.a. Bucchianeri
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There may be some truth (atheists) do not need to believe in a god to be good, but then if they do not believe in a god, who do they believe gives the Universal Law of following good and shunning evil? Obviously, mankind. But then that is a dangerous thing, for if a man does not believe in a god capable of giving perfect laws, he is in the position of declaring all laws come from man, and as man is imperfect, he can declare that as fallible men make imperfect laws, he can pick and choose what he wishes to follow, that which, in his own mind seems good. He does not believe in divine retribution, therefore he can also declare his own morality contrary to what the divine may decree simply because he believes there is no divine decree. He may follow his every whim and passion, declaring it to be good when it may be very evil, for he like all men is imperfect, so how can he tell what is verily good? The atheist is in danger of mistaking vice for good and consequently follow another slave master and tyrant, his own physical and mental weakness. Evil would be wittingly or unwittingly perpetrated, therefore, to recognise the existence of a perfect divine being that gives perfect Universal Laws is much better than not to believe in a god, for if there is a perfect god, they will not allow their laws to be broken with impunity as in the case with many corrupt judges on earth, but will punish accordingly in due time. Therefore, to be pious and reverent is the surest path to true freedom as a perfect god will give perfect laws to prevent all manner of slavery, tyranny and moral wantonness, even if we do not understand why they are good laws at times. E.a. Bucchianeri
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I mean really, how could an artistic individual stay grounded in the nitty-gritty of how many minutes per pound meat has to stay in the oven when trying to fathom the creative philosophy behind the greatest artistic minds of the world? E.a. Bucchianeri
An acquaintance merely enjoys your company, a fair-weather companion flatters...
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An acquaintance merely enjoys your company, a fair-weather companion flatters when all is well, a true friend has your best interests at heart and the pluck to tell you what you need to hear. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Errors do not cease to be errors simply because they’re ratified into law. E.a. Bucchianeri
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It’s not unpatriotic to denounce an injustice committed on our behalf, perhaps it’s the most patriotic thing we can do. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Could mankind declare it was truly wise? Did man know everything on earth, or would he ever? Certainly not! E.a. Bucchianeri
The devil has not vanished simply because people refuse to...
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The devil has not vanished simply because people refuse to believe he exists, no more than God has... E.a. Bucchianeri
Poor God, how often He is blamed for all the...
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Poor God, how often He is blamed for all the suffering in theworld. It’s like praising Satan for allowing all the good that happens. E.a. Bucchianeri
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If Christ is God, He cannot sin, and if suffering was a sin in and by itself, He could not have suffered and died for us. However, since He took the most horrific death to redeem us, He showed us in fact that suffering and pain have great power. E.a. Bucchianeri
It is unfortunate that in most cases when the sins...
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It is unfortunate that in most cases when the sins of the father fall on the son it is because unlike God, people refuse to forgive and forget and heap past wrongs upon innocent generations. E.a. Bucchianeri
If a man cannot serve two masters, neither can Christianity,...
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If a man cannot serve two masters, neither can Christianity, or several thousand of them as the case may be. E.a. Bucchianeri
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You cannot hinder someone’s free will, that’s the first law of the Universe, no matter what the decision. E.a. Bucchianeri
It was not curiosity that killed the goose who laid...
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It was not curiosity that killed the goose who laid the golden egg, but an insatiable greed that devoured common sense. E.a. Bucchianeri
Sometimes, the simple things are more fun and meaningful than...
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Sometimes, the simple things are more fun and meaningful than all the banquets in the world ... E.a. Bucchianeri
If you are what you eat, you are what you...
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If you are what you eat, you are what you see and hear. E.a. Bucchianeri
... what you think is right isn't the same as...
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... what you think is right isn't the same as knowing what is right. E.a. Bucchianeri
Make your lives a masterpiece, you only get one canvas.
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Make your lives a masterpiece, you only get one canvas. E.a. Bucchianeri
If you boil it down, just because someone else does...
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If you boil it down, just because someone else does the wrong thing we are not exempt from doing what’s right. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Sweetheart, darling, dearest, it was funny to think that these endearments, which used to sound exceedingly sentimental in movies and books, now held great importance, simple but true verbal affirmations of how they felt for each other. They were words only the heart could hear and understand, words that could impart entire pentameter sonnets in their few, short syllables. E.a. Bucchianeri
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While she could hardly fathom what had just happened to her that night, she reached some conclusions before she fell asleep, certain things now made perfect sense; Moon River didn’t sound so syrupy, mistletoe wasn’t such a bad idea, and perhaps dating was not such a frivolous waste of time after all. E.a. Bucchianeri
Love is supposed to be based on trust, and trust...
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Love is supposed to be based on trust, and trust on love, it's something rare and beautiful when people can confide in each other without fearing what the other person will think. E.a. Bucchianeri
... you’ll have to fall in love at least once...
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... you’ll have to fall in love at least once in your life, or Paris has failed to rub off on you. E.a. Bucchianeri
Love, like Fortune, favours the bold.
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Love, like Fortune, favours the bold. E.a. Bucchianeri
Finally, Charlie gave up the hunt and placed (the puppy)...
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Finally, Charlie gave up the hunt and placed (the puppy) back on the floor, dispatching fleas was not his idea of a romantic evening, unless you happened to be a twisted exterminator, he thought. E.a. Bucchianeri
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When Hitler marched across the RhineTo take the land of France, La dame de fer decided, ‘ Let’s make the tyrant dance.’ Let him take the land and city, The hills and every flower, One thing he will never have, The elegant Eiffel Tower.The French cut the cables, The elevators stood still, ‘ If he wants to reach the top, Let him walk it, if he will.’ The invaders hung a swastika The largest ever seen. But a fresh breeze blew And away it flew, Never more to be seen. They hung up a second mark, Smaller than the first, But a patriot climbed With a thought in mind:‘ Never your duty shirk.’ Up the iron lady He stealthily made his way, Hanging the bright tricolour, He heroically saved the day. Then, for some strange reason, A mystery to this day, Hitler never climbed the tower, On the ground he had to stay. At last he ordered she be razed Down to a twisted pile. A futile attack, for still she stands Beaming her metallic smile. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Editors can be stupid at times. They just ignore that author’s intention. I always try to read unabridged editions, so much is lost with cut versions of classic literature, even movies don’t make sense when they are edited too much. I love the longueurs of a book even if they seem pointless because you can get a peek into the author’s mind, a glimpse of their creative soul. I mean, how would people like it if editors came along and said to an artist, ‘Whoops, you left just a tad too much space around that lily pad there, lets crop that a bit, shall we?’. Monet would be ripping his hair out. E.a. Bucchianeri
Speed is not always a constituent to great work, the...
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Speed is not always a constituent to great work, the process of creation should be given time and thought. E.a. Bucchianeri
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She preferred the quiet solitary atmosphere, to create in her own world of paint and colour, the thrill of anticipating how her works would turn out as she eyed the blank sheets of paper or canvas before starting her next masterpiece. How satisfying it was to mess around in paint gear, without having to worry about spills, starch or frills, that was the life! E.a. Bucchianeri
When in doubt, throw doubt out and have a little...
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When in doubt, throw doubt out and have a little faith.... E.a. Bucchianeri
Let's always try to paint the truth ... our art...
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Let's always try to paint the truth ... our art must be made to mean something. E.a. Bucchianeri
You can’t enjoy art or books in a hurry.
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You can’t enjoy art or books in a hurry. E.a. Bucchianeri
I am an artist you know ... it is my...
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I am an artist you know ... it is my right to be odd. E.a. Bucchianeri
Weirdism is definitely the cornerstone of many an artist's career.
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Weirdism is definitely the cornerstone of many an artist's career. E.a. Bucchianeri
Pops added,
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Pops added, "you know, they say if you don't vote, you get the government you deserve."" And if you do, you never get the results you expected, " (Katherine) replied. E.a. Bucchianeri
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It was exciting to be off on a journey she had looked forward to for months. Oddly, the billowing diesel fumes of the airport did not smell like suffocating effluence, it assumed a peculiar pungent scent that morning, like the beginning of a new adventure, if an adventure could exude a fragrance. E.a. Bucchianeri
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...it’s just another one of those things I don’t understand: everyone impresses upon you how unique you are, encouraging you to cultivate your individuality while at the same time trying to squish you and everyone else into the same ridiculous mould. It’s an artist’s right to rebel against the world’s stupidity. E.a. Bucchianeri
... an artist should paint from the heart, and not...
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... an artist should paint from the heart, and not always what people expect. Predictability often leads to the dullest work, in my opinion, and we have been bored stiff long enough I think. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Theatres are curious places, magician's trick-boxes where the golden memories of dramtic triumphs linger like nostalgic ghosts, and where the unexplainable, the fantastic, the tragic, the comic and the absurd are routine occurences on and off the stage. Murders, mayhem, politcal intrigue, lucrative business, secret assignations, and of course, dinner. E.a. Bucchianeri
While you’re singing something romantic, I can’t get the lyrics...
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While you’re singing something romantic, I can’t get the lyrics to ‘Love and Marriage’ out of my head, and that tune always reminds me of the jingle from Jeopardy. E.a. Bucchianeri
Evil influence is like a nicotine patch, you cannot help...
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Evil influence is like a nicotine patch, you cannot help but absorb what sticks to you. E.a. Bucchianeri
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Ah college years, those were the days. Pure freedom ... leaving home for the first time…the parties…”" What about the tutorials, the lectures, the large building with all the books called the ‘library’?”“Is that what those were?” Gerry blithely replied. E.a. Bucchianeri
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(The Mona Lisa), that really is the ugliest portrait I’ve seen, the only thing that supposedly makes it famous is the mystery behind it, ” Katherine admitted as she remembered her trips to the Louvre and how she shook her head at the poor tourists crowding around to see a jaundiced, eyebrow-less lady that reminded her of tight-lipped Washington on the dollar bill. Surely, they could have chosen a better portrait of the First President for their currency? . E.a. Bucchianeri