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An ostentatious man will rather relate a blunder or an absurdity he has committed, than be debarred from talking of his own dear person. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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A true critic ought to dwell upon excellencies rather than imperfections, to discover the concealed beauties of a writer, and communicate to the world such things as are worth their observation. ↗

— Joseph Addison

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I had moments of my actions and words not reflecting who it is I am - if that defines a punk, then yes, absolutely. ↗

— Andre Agassi

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Sometimes we pay too much attention in Washington to public relations, as opposed to the substance. ↗

— Spencer Abraham

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Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth. ↗

— Aesop

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Theories are always very thin and insubstantial, experience only is tangible. ↗

— Hosea Ballou

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A friend of my mom's was a casting director so, really as kind of a lark, I had a couple of acting jobs that had just enough exposure to give me the option to continue if I wanted to. I followed through with it. ↗

— Ben Affleck

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Beware that you do not lose the substance by grasping at the shadow. ↗

— Aesop

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I'm much more interested in what an actor has to say about something substantial and important than who they're dating or what clothes they're wearing or some other asinine, insignificant aspect of their life. ↗

— Ben Affleck

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I've been motivated by overcoming challenge and overcoming the hurdles and obstacles that face me. There still is plenty out there to get motivated by. ↗

— Andre Agassi

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