617 quotes found
“A brain the size of a pea, cannot achieve what a brain the size of a melon can!!”
“What is the death of a soldier even off duty of an occupying army walking in an occupied territory against the death of a little boy screaming in terror in his father's arms Where is the equivalence”
“Unless institutional power reinforces the hurt and prejudice suffered by a group, it is not oppression. By definition, a person of color cannot be racist, or a woman sexist, because they do not hav...”
“If you're a writer, write. And always strive for excellence.”
“Action is the pulse of any good story, but the character is the heart. If the action has no consequence to the character, the story loses heart.”
“Writers are like supreme beings. We can create worlds in a matter of days and we can destroy them just as fast.”
“Storytellers are individuals who enjoy creating a holiday for the mind.”
“Is it time for your period, or somet”
“It's often about the simple things, isn't it? Painting and photography are first about seeing, they say. Writing is about observing. Technique is secondary. Sometimes the simple is the most difficult.”
“Her fatigue was gone; she felt vital and strong, like a tree coming back to life in the springtime, vibrant with sap, ready to put out buds and then blossoms.”
“I counted the living and gathered them within me and the light that broke through embraced all the life that I had within me...”
“If you believe in your heart that you are right, then you must fight with all your might to do it your way. Only dead fish swim with the stream all the time.”
“The average Bhutanese knows much more about the world than the average American...(for Americans)It is more comfortable to watch fake news about celebrities than to know what's happening in China o...”
“The world is inviolable: it has no beginning and no end. Those who seek to change it will be changed.”
“As someone who grew up in the Bronx, I certainly learned my share of four-letter words, but none are more powerful than nice.”
“It was the ultimate celestial orgasm and I felt like a cup overflowing with plenty. The pulse of God moving through me brought such intense pleasure that I felt I might burst like the ripest berry ...”
“I think laughter may be a form of courage. As humans we sometimes stand tall and look into the sun and laugh, and I think we are never more brave than when we do that.”
“...but he tightened his grip so he could kiss my mangled middle finger. Yes, yes, I know. He put his mouth on a part of my body. I'm surprised I'm still conscious enough to talk about it.”
“The line between passionate and crazy can be a thin one.”
“The secret to youth is to fill your mind with beauty! Amen”
