"Finally he spoke the three simple words that no amount of bad art or bad faith can every quite cheapen. She repeated them, with exactly the same slight emphasis on the second word, as though she were the one to say them first. He had no religious belief, but it was impossible not to think of an invisible presence or witness in the room, and that these words spoken aloud were like signatures on an unseen contract."

-- Ian Mcewan

#Religious Quotes #Art Quotes #Simple Quotes

“The minute my child was born, I was reborn as a feminist. It's so incredible what women can do... birthing naturally, as most women do around the globe, is a superhuman act. You leave behind the comforts of being human and plunge back into being an animal...”
“Because I dislike being quoted I lie almost constantly when talking about my work.”
“The ultimate freedom for creative groups is the freedom to experiment with new ideas.”
“When that second airplane hit the building, we all changed. We need to get back to some serious thinking.”
“Women's bodies are curvy, sensual, it's about being happy to be a woman - and sexy is always good”
“You're all brainwashed into believing you're ugly.”
“Reserve may be pride fortified in ice; dignity is worth reposing on truth.”
“I get up every day and work, regardless of if I have a job or not.”

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