It is well to be alone. It fertilizes the creative impulse.

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Civilization is built on a number of ultimate principles...respect for human life, the punishment of crimes against property and persons, the equality of all good citizens before the law...or, in a word justice.

Max Nordau
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The artist writes, paints, sings or dances the burden of some idea or feeling off his mind. -Max Nordau
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If I despised myself, it would be no compensation if everyone saluted me, and if I respect myself, it does not trouble me if others hold me lightly.

Max Nordau
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