"Despite all the boosterish talk of globalization breaking down barriers, most writers in Anglo-America are still working within the nationalist assumptions of their traditionally powerful societies."

-- Pankaj Mishra

#Powerful Quotes #America Quotes #Assumption Quotes

“His last words, according to De Morgan: Man follows only phantoms.”
“The leader of the market today may not necessarily be the leader tomorrow.”
“In the old world that is passing, in the new world that is coming, national efficiency has been and will be a controlling factor in national safety and welfare”

Source : Gifford Pinchot (1998). “Breaking New Ground”, p.505, Island Press
“I'm playing like Tarzan-and scoring like Jane.”
“I don't really think about my work in terms of whatever money it makes. That's just a bonus. I'm just going to do the work anyway, so whatever comes back is good with me.”

Source : Source: www.avclub.com
“I'm not quite HonorÃ© de Balzac, but I can't start without a strong espresso. After an hour and a half or so, I need another. Nothing else, mind, and certainly not alcohol. Can't imagine anything more ridiculous than drink-writing.”
“It's possible to have an awesome life, but it's up to ourselves to do it.”
“How strange! You seek guidance, yet you do not tread its path, surely a boat does not sail on land.”

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