Quotes From "Delusionism" By Anthony Marais

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Proximity to reality induces feelings of emptiness, horror and depression. Do not approach it alone. Anthony Marais
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We are not born with a need for knowledge, but a hunger for it. Eve bit the apple and it has been gluttony ever since. Anthony Marais
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It is said that the depressive has a clearer view of reality than does the euphoric. Perhaps, but the euphoric has a clearer view of life. Anthony Marais
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Writers are compulsive liars desperately trying to tell themselves the truth. Anthony Marais
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Just because one is born in sin is no reason to brag about it. Anthony Marais
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Many humans make the mistake of fighting for race when it’s the species driving our genes. And there is only one weapon to fight for species: the brain. Anthony Marais
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Those who jump out of airplanes do not love life–they deny it, which, of course, is not done without a certain naughty exhilaration. Like children they relish tugging on the apron of Mother Nature, as long as she doesn’t turn and slap them. Anthony Marais
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Race should be seen in one way, and one way only: on your marks, get set, go! Anthony Marais
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Infatuation is measured in pleasure. Love is measured in pain. Behold the value of pain! Anthony Marais
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Wisdom doesn’t come only from the experience you have had, but from the experience you have chosen not to have. Anthony Marais
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We are all born wise. Unfortunately, we all don’t die that way. Anthony Marais
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There is nothing more blinding than having seen the light, and nothing more tiresome than sharing it. Anthony Marais