#sharpen

He that wrestles with us strengthens our nerves and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper. ↗

— Edmund Burke

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Absence sharpens love, presence strengthens it. ↗

— Thomas Fuller

#love #presence #sharpens #strengthens

A young woman has young claws, well sharpened. If she has character, that is. And if she hasn't so much the worse for you. ↗

— Henri Matisse

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The thing a drama school can't give you is instinct. It can sharpen instinct but that can't be taught, and you have to have intuition. It's an essential ingredient. ↗

— Gary Oldman

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Meditation is all about the pursuit of nothingness. It's like the ultimate rest. It's better than the best sleep you've ever had. It's a quieting of the mind. It sharpens everything, especially your appreciation of your surroundings. It keeps life fresh. ↗

— Hugh Jackman

#appreciation #best #better #especially #ever