"Regarding fiction, our concern shouldn't be the author's origin (and of course I am forgetting the sales people right here), because that is actually merely a simplified, almost insulting judgment of the book by its cover - or rather by the name and origin of its author - an act of discrimination if we want to say it in a more provoking way, but at the least an act of ignorance and false empathy."

-- Sasa Stanisic

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“We have, for generations, been trying to be more inclusive of the word Southern. And a symbol like the confederate flag indicates white only are allowed into that world. And removing the Confederate flag from public view to the pages of history is long overdue.”

Source : "Confederate Flag Debate Symbolizes Rapid Change In The South". "All Things Considered" with Rachel Martin, www.npr.org. June 23, 2015.
“We need to value the importance of simplicity, focus and living according to our values.”
“I sat in a garage and invented the future.”
“Our albums just tend to be collections of songs really, because we all write in the group, all four of us.”
“The only energy that has any power in your life is the gift of breath from God.”
“Wild Nights â€“ Wild Nights! Were I with thee Wild Nights should be Our luxury! Futile â€“ the winds â€“ To a heart in port â€“ Done with the compass â€“ Done with the chart! Rowing in Eden â€“ Ah, the sea! Might I moor â€“ Tonight â€“ In thee!”
“I think that for me, it's God, family and Yahooâ€”in that order.”
“I don't think I am especially interested in celebrities, but I love talking about what is going on with people and why they do what they do.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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