Filth and Wisdom - The Unspoken Depths of Love
A.K.:
There is more to love than words.
Professor:
For instance?
A.K.:
For instance a back of a woman's neck.
Professor:
But you need words to tell me that.
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Filth and Wisdom - The Power of Women Over Weakness
A.K.:
In my country we have a saying: "If the demon is powerless send him a woman.
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Filth and Wisdom - The Search for an Envelope
A.K.:
Envelopes, envelopes... everybody's getting envelopes...where the fuck is my envelope?
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Filth and Wisdom - Cultural Reflections on Mustaches and Identity
A.K.:
You know, in my country we have a saying: "A man without a mustache, is like a woman with a mustache
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Filth and Wisdom - Disregard for Ballet's Importance
A.K.:
Nobody gives a fuck about ballet.
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Filth and Wisdom - Reflections on Past Violence and Consequences
A.K.:
The last time a man put his hand on me did not end very nicely.
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Filth and Wisdom - The Importance of Continuous Expression
A.K.:
I don't mean to be rude, but if you love word so much, how could you stop writing?
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Filth and Wisdom - Caution Against Recklessness in Pursuit of Desire
A.K.:
You know, in my country there is a saying: "He, who licks the knives, soon will cut his tongue
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Filth and Wisdom - The Duality of Good and Bad in Humanity
A.K.:
Humanity seems to be divided into two categories. People trying to be good and people trying to be bad, but personally I don't see so much difference.If you spend your whole life as a saint, eventually you will crave the opposite and the filth will appear as an oasis in the desert but if you spend your life in the gutter, sooner or later you will be searching for wisdom. Like a pig sniffing for truffles.
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Filth and Wisdom - Questioning Personal Responsibility and Impact
A.K.:
There is duality in everything.But perhaps I should ask myself this question: Am I consciously or unconsciously, actively or passively, collaborating at this very moment with some behavior that is destined to wreak havoc on another human being?
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Filth and Wisdom - The Paradox of Wisdom and Filth
A.K.:
Only when you eat a lemon do you appreciate what sugar is. Life is a paradox. But is it really? Is the contradictions in and around us really a form of dissonance, or just another word for "accord" in a language we are yet to discover? A language we are yet to learn. A language we have been deprived of. We live in a mistaken world, and it doesn't have to be so. You can be an academic and come to this realization by reading books, or you can discover this new rebel intelligence by waking up in your own vomit. Either way, you cannot lose. Without filth, there can be no wisdom. Without darkness, no light.
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Filth and Wisdom - The Truth as a Path to Heaven
A.K.:
When I die, I'm going to go straight to Heaven. And you are going to ask me why. Did I pray enough? No. Did I share enough? Not really. Was I humble enough? Definitely not. So what makes you so sure you're going straight to Heaven, you ask. And I will tell you: because I told the truth.
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Filth and Wisdom - A Unique Approach to Aspirations
A.K.:
You know, in my country there is a saying: "If you want to reach the sky - fuck a duck and try to fly.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Discussion on Accountant's Earnings in America
Alex:
How much currency would a first-rate accountant receive in America?
Jonathan:
I don't know, a lot, probably, if he or she is good.
Alex:
She?
Jonathan:
Or he.
Alex:
Are there Negro accountants?
Jonathan:
Yes, there are African American accountants, but you don't want to use that word.
Alex:
And homosexual accountants?
Jonathan:
There are homosexual everythings. There are homosexual garbage men.
Alex: [shocked]
And how much currency would a Negro homosexual accountant receive?
Jonathan:
You really shouldn't use that word.
Alex:
Which word?
Jonathan:
The N-word. It's not the N-word, but...
Alex:
Negro?
Jonathan:
Yeah, that one.
Alex:
But I dig them all the way. They are premium people.
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Everything Is Illuminated - A Humorous Suggestion for the Journey
Alex:
He wants to know how far we are to Lutsk.
Grandfather:
Maybe I can pull over, and you two can fuck yourselves the rest of the way to Lutsk.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Language Proficiency in Cross-Cultural Encounters
Grandfather:
Do you speak English?
Alex:
Yes, I'm almost fluid.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Securing Safety in Uncertain Times
Alex:
(to Jonathan) Make sure to secure the door when I am gone. I do not want to make you petrified person but there are many dangerous people who want to take things from Americans... and also kidnap them. Okay? Goodnight!
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Everything Is Illuminated - Cultural Affinities and Personal Confidence
Alex:
I am especially beloved of American movies, muscular cars, and hip-hop music. I also dig negroes, most of all Michael Jackson, because he is such a first-rate dancer, like me. Many girls want to be carnal with me, because I am such a premium dancer.
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Everything Is Illuminated - The Light of Shared Journeys
Alex:
I have reflected many times upon our rigid search. It has shown me that everything is illuminated in the light of the past. It is always along the side of us, on the inside, looking out. Like you say, inside out. Jonathan, in this way, I will always be along the side of your life. And you will always be along the side of mine.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Playfulness in Derangement
Alex:
Okay, so she is deranged, but so so playful.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Grandfather's Dog and the Illusion of Companionship
Alex: [Referring to the dog]
This is Sammy Davis Jr. Jr... She is Grandfather's Seeing Eye bitch. Father purchased her for him not because he believes Grandfather is blind, but because a Seeing Eye bitch is also a good thing for people who pine for the opposite of loneliness. In truth, Father did not purchase her at all, but merely retrieved her from the home for forgetful dogs. Because of this, she is not a real Seeing Eye bitch, and is also mentally deranged.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Grandfather's Message About Possibility
Alex:
My grandfather informs me that this is not possible.
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Everything Is Illuminated - A Lighthearted Reminder in Difficult Times
Alex:
Please do not be distressed. This is only the driver's seeing-eye bitch.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Acknowledge Language Limitations with Humor
Alex:
Forgive my speaking of English, Jonfen, as I'm not so premium with it.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Confidence in Dance Attracts Women
Alex:
Many women want to be carnal with me because I am such a premium dancer.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Alex's Perspective on Height and Women
Alex:
I am unequivocally tall. I do not know any women who are taller than me. Women who are taller than me are lesbians, for whom 1969 was a very momentous year.
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Everything Is Illuminated - Inquiry About Manufacturing Z's
Alex:
Did you manage to manufacture some of the Z's?
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