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Just as, in at least one religion, accidie is the first of the cardinal sins, so boredom, and particularly the incredible circumstance of waking up bored, was the only vice Bond utterly condemned.

— Ian Fleming

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More quotes by Ian Fleming

You only live twice:
Once when you are born
And once when you look death in the face.

You Only Live Twice (1964)

I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

You Only Live Twice (1964)

Never say ‘no’ to adventures. Always say ‘yes’, otherwise you’ll lead a very dull life.

Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang (1964)

Those whom the Gods wish to destroy, they first make bored.

He disagreed with something that ate him.

Live and Let Die (1954)

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