"I've been able to write at least one book a year for 20 years, and I don't think I would've had that kind of drive if I hadn't come out of the journalism business."

-- Michael Connelly

#Book Quotes #Writing Quotes #Thinking Quotes

“Before a standing army can rule, the people must be disarmed; as they are in almost every kingdom of Europe. The supreme power in America cannot enforce unjust laws by the sword; because the whole body of the people are armed, and constitute a force superior to any band of regular troops that can be, on any pretence, raised in the United States.”

Source : Noah Webster (1787). “An Examination Into the Leading Principles of the Federal Constitution Proposed by the Late Convention Held at Philadelphia: With Answers to the Principal Objections that Have Been Raised Against the System”, p.43
“Gweneth Paltrow is a joke. Her life is like taking bullets for a soldier. What a joke! My 2 sons serving in the military should talk to her.”

Source : Cindy McCain @cindymccain, twitter.com. May 28, 2014.
“There is no sin so great as ignorance. Remember this.”

Source : Rudyard Kipling (2015). “ULTIMATE Collection of Rudyard Kipling: His Greatest Works in One Volume (Illustrated Edition): The Jungle Book, The Man Who Would Be King, Just So Stories, Kim, The Light That Failed, Captain Courageous, Plain Tales from the Hills”, p.474, e-artnow
“All I'm writing is just what I feel, that's all. I just keep it almost naked. And probably the words are so bland.”
“If we had to go live action, I'd hold out for Tim Burton to direct.”
“If you are having fun on screen, it shows.”
“I'm 23 now, but will I live to see 24?”

Source : Song: Ghetto Square Dance, Album: El Cool Magnifico
“Sometimes strident, often tender, never afraid and seldom without humour, Desmond Tutu's voice will always be the voice of the voiceless.”

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