"There is a thought in your mind right now. The longer you hold on to it, the more you dwell upon it, the more life you give to that thought. Give it enough life, and it will become real. So make sure the thought is indeed a great one."

“I think a lot of young aspiring writers get misdirected; they think 'I ought to write this, even though I enjoy reading that'. What you have to do is write what you enjoy reading.”

“I do not deny "God", because that word conveys to me no idea, and I cannot deny that which presents to me no distinct affirmation, and of which the would-be affirmer has no conception.”

Source : Charles Bradlaugh (1875). “A Few Words About the Devil: And Other Biographical Sketches and Essays”, p.263, Library of Alexandria

“My brothers and sisters, may the spirit of love which comes at Christmas time fill our homes and our lives and linger there long after the tree is down and the lights are put away for another year.”

“They would all be sorry... particularly the duck.”

Source : Angie Sage (2012). “Magyk: Septimus Heap”, p.348, A&C Black

“Inherited hatred (i.e. hatred your parents schooled you in) is not only stupid, it is destructive - why make your only driving force hate? Seems really ***** dumb to me.”

“I have never had a man give me money. I've always been the provider. I have always been the one who went out and earned, and I've never felt unequal in that way.”

“Economic opportunities will win the women's vote.”

Source : "Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers & Donna Edwards Discuss Mitt Romney". "The John King, USA Show", www.realclearpolitics.com. May 14, 2012.

“I've been campaigning for 17 of the last 24 months. I'm ready to legislate and not campaign.”