"Today, from the bridge, the East River is sparkling. The money is swirling around the tall buildings like tides or like tithes, And I wonder, does anyone swim in this river, I wonder, does anyone pray?"

-- Katy Lederer

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“I've always had a creative urge and I get immense satisfaction from creating something because it feels like I'm making sense of the world and imposing order on it.”
“If a fox is unable to befriend a tiger, then the fox should create an illusion of close association with the tiger by carefully trailing behind the cat while boasting of the deep friendship they share. In this way, he creates an impression that his well being is of great concern to the tiger.”

Source : Chin-Ning Chu (2010). “Thick Face, Black Heart: The Warrior Philosophy for Conquering the Challenges of Business and Life”, p.173, Hachette UK
“I think I learned years ago when I went to Hawaii that you don't bring puka shells back. You've got to be careful of your vacation purchases.”
“Contradictions in human character are one of its most consistent notes ...”

Source : Muriel Spark (2014). “Loitering with Intent”, p.16, New Directions Publishing
“The measure of a country's greatness is its ability to retain compassion in times of crisis.”
“Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. Itâ€™s enough to drive one mad. I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.”
“I think I lot of young people feel like they have no purpose, so I try to enlighten them with my life and show them you can do whatever you put your mind to.”
“I have loved, cried, been mad with happiness. I have won and I have lost.”

Source : "Anita Ekberg, International Screen Beauty, Dies at 83" by Anita Gates, www.nytimes.com. January 11, 2015.

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