"Prayer is not the cunning art of using God, subjecting Him to one's selfish ends in an effort to get out of Him what you want."

“An artist needn't be a clergyman or a churchwarden, but he certainly must have a warm heart for his fellow men.”

“The best way to avoid a bad action is by doing a good one, for there is no difficulty in the world like that of trying to do nothing.”

Source : John Clare (2013). “Delphi Complete Works of John Clare (Illustrated)”, p.1485, Delphi Classics

“In the midst of the flurry - clarity. In the midst of the storm - calm. In the midst of divided interests - certainty. In the many roads - a certain choice.”

“Why should i go to his funeral? He ain't comming to mine.”

“If I do a lot of television, than I miss theater. If I do a lot of theater, than I miss film. This global thing of performing arts gives me strength.”

“There is no higher qualification than genuine inspiration.”

Source : Tama J. Kieves (2004). “This Time I Dance!: Trusting the Journey of Creating the Work You Love”, Tarcher

“I . . . hit him . . . elsewhere.” “Where?” “In his . . .In his inguine.” “Oh, dear God.” It was unclear whether Ralston’s words were meant as prayer or blasphemy. What was clear was that the woman was a gladiator. “He called me a pie!” she announced, defensively. There was a pause. “Wait. That’s not right.” “A tart?” “Yes! That’s it!” She registered her brother’s fists and looked to Simon. “I see that it is not a compliment.” “No. It is not.”

“Affluence includes money but is not just money. It is the abundance, the flow, the generosity of the universe, where every desire we have must come true, because inherent in having the desire are the mechanics for its fulfillment.”