"Not being a poet, I prize truth above beauty."

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Judith Rich Harris

#Poet Quotes #Prize Quotes

“Feeling stuck or indecisive? Listen to your intuition and make a decision”
“Life for the unwell is discontinuous and unpredictable. Things just come out of nowhere. People try but mostly do a lousy job of taking care of you.”

Source : Mark Vonnegut, M.D. (2010). “Just Like Someone Without Mental Illness Only More So: A Memoir”, p.7, Delacorte Press
“The Brady Bill's only effect will be to desensitize the public to regulation of weapons in preparation for their ultimate confiscation.”
“The idea of full dress in preparation for a battle comes not from a belief that it will add to the fighting ability. The preparation is for death, in case that should be the result of the conflict. Every Indian wants to look his best when he goes to meet the Great Spirit, so the dressing up is done whether in imminent danger is an oncoming battle or a sickness or injury at times of peace.”

Source : "Wooden Leg: A Warrior Who Fought Custer".
“What the world requires of the Christians is that they should continue to be Christians.”
“If you're a so-called minority writer, the temptation is to write for the majority... I refuse to do that.”
“Brundle is driving an absolutely pluperfect race.”
“But, alas! Misfortunes are too apt to wear out Friendship ...”

Source : Charlotte CHARKE (1826). “A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Charlotte Charke, youngest daughter of Colley Cibber ... Written by herself. With a portrait”

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