"The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar, familiar things new."

-- William Makepeace Thackeray

#Writing Quotes #Two Quotes #Familiar Quotes

“If, after I depart this vale, you ever remember me and have thought to please my ghost, forgive some sinner and wink your eye at some homely girl.”
“All officers of the Intelligence Community, and especially its most senior officer, must conduct themselves in a manner that earns and retains the public trust. The American people are uncomfortable with government activities that do not take place in the open, subject to public scrutiny and review.”
“We now have a president who tries to save money by turning off lights in the White House, even as he heads toward a staggering addition to the national debt. "L.B.J." should stand for Light Bulb Johnson.”
“I find it hard to imagine how someone listens to my stuff, or views what I do, or me, or anything.”
“Science fiction has a way of letting you talk about where we are in the world and letting you be a bit of a pop philosopher without being didactic.”
“Critics have a job to do. They do not criticize you without reason.”
“I was going home two hours ago, but was met by Mr. Griffith, who has kept me ever since. . . . I will come within a pint of wine.”
“I think people expect mud at festivals, I think you'd be asking for your money back if you didn't get it.”

Source : Interview with Matt Cotterill, higher-frequency.com. April 15, 2006.

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