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On Tue, 23 Aug 11 14:13:25 UTC Emma (20) answered the Proust Questionnaire (click on a question to read other answers):

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
to not be true to my own conscience
Where would you like to live?
somewhere safe, but also beautiful
What is your idea of earthly happiness?
for all to live free and equal, in harmony
To what faults do you feel most indulgent?
pride
Who are your favorite heroes of fiction?
reluctant heroes
Who are your favorite characters in history?
Chris McCandlles, Ghandi, Darwin
Who are your favorite heroines in real life?
women who are strike the balance between strength, wisdom and vulnerability
Who are your favorite heroines of fiction?
women who push the boundaries of gender assumptions
Your favorite painter?
european renaissance art
Your favorite musician?
there are too many to tell
The quality you most admire in a man?
intelligence, compassion and emotional maturity
The quality you most admire in a woman?
sacrifice and wisdom
Your favorite virtue?
compassion and love followed closely by wisdom and humour.
Your favorite occupation?
dreaming and writing
Who would you have liked to be?
a great heroine
Your most marked characteristic?
ability to survive, pragmatism
What do you most value in your friends?
their stickability, support and wisdom.
What is your principle defect?
lack of discipline when it comes to seeking pleasures and minimising pain.
What to your mind would be the greatest of misfortunes?
to never fall in love
What would you like to be?
myself, but a better version thereof
What is your favorite color?
it changes depending on my mood
What is your favorite flower?
rose
What is your favorite bird?
an old barn owl
Who are your favorite prose writers?
Robert Bolt, Harper Lee, Bram Stoker
Who are your favorite poets?
Shakespeare
Who are your heroes in real life?
people who sacrifice things for the sake of others
Who are your favorite heroines of history?
an woman known or unknown who has fought for her beliefs
What are your favorite names?
simple, classic names
What is it you most dislike?
ignorance and cruelty
What historical figures do you most despise?
dictators who caused the suffering of others
What event in military history do you most admire?
socialist revolutions
What natural gift would you most like to possess?
a more charming and witty personality
How would you like to die?
happy
What is your present state of mind?
overwhelmed
What is your motto?
Rather than Love, than Money, than Fame, give me Truth

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