"Each worm to his taste; some prefer to eat nettles."

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Source : Junichiro Tanizaki (2011). “Some Prefer Nettles”, p.4, Tuttle Publishing

Junichiro Tanizaki

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“We have much to learn by studying nature and taking the time to tease out its secrets.”
“We cannot prove that there is no God, but we can safely conclude the He is very, very improbable indeed.”
“He's a trellis for varicose veins.”
“If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position. And if he was a woman, he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept.”

Source : "Geraldine Ferraro Reacts to Liberal Radio Host's Foul Comments". "America's Election HQ", www.foxnews.com. April 3, 2008.
“Religion deals in certainties and philosophy deals more in un-answered questions.”
“Our measure of rewards and punishments is most partial and incomplete, absurdly inadequate, utterly worldly; and we wish to continue it into the next world. Into that next and awful world we strive to pursue men, and send after them our impotent paltry verdicts of condemnation or acquittal. We set up our paltry little rod to measure heaven immeasurable.”
“Memorizing the work of others definitely made me a better writer.”

Source : "Poetry As a Way of Thinking: An Interview with James Arthur". Interview with Emilia Phillips, www.32poems.com.
“Know that there is nothing you can't aspire to do. Take offense. Bide your time. Pick your battles. Take revenge when you can - and never pull the ladder up after you.”

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