"The world that used to nurse us now keeps shouting inane instructions. That's why I ran to the woods."

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Source : Jim Harrison (2012). “Songs of Unreason”, p.7, Copper Canyon Press

Jim Harrison

#Nurse Quotes #Woods Quotes #World Quotes

“An invitation to be a bridesmaid is an honor which cannot be declined without some very good reason. Our idea of one of the better reasons is the impending arrival of a little stranger. ... any lady in this interesting condition should have the grace to refuse. We know that symbols of fertility are appropriate to the marriage ceremony, but they needn't be quite so obviously borne in on the congregation ...”
“When I go across the country, I am awed, humbled and inspired every day by the tremendous research done every day by women. I hear from them; it still remains difficult. They ask: "Should I have a family or should I have a research career?" No one should have to make that decision.”

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“To Mercy, Pity, Peace and Love All pray in their distress, And to these virtues of delight Return their thankfulness.”
“I never fear my opponent, for me he only represents a new challenge to conquer.”
“Being on 'Idol,' you have no choice but to be an open book.”
“He held me against him gently, as if I was glass - as if I could shatter and fall away from him at any moment and leave him breathless and alone once more.”
“Reading and writing are in themselves subversive acts...”
“Work as hard as you can to become as good an individual player as you can to help your team win”

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