"Being part of a community of writers is huge. I really think that's why people go to MFA programs."

-- Alice Mattison

#Thinking Quotes #People Quotes #Community Quotes

“We want you to visit our State of Excitement often. Come again and again. But for heaven's sake, don't move here to live. Or if you do have to move in to live, don't tell any of your neighbors where you are going.”
“Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.”
“...had always taken for granted that the whole world was in a state of constantly fluctuating madness, and that a neurosis was not an illness, but a fact of life, like pimples.”
“The meek are those who quietly submit themselves to God, to His Word and to His rod, who follow His directions, and comply with His designs, and are gentle toward all men.”
“My college training was primarily in theatre, with an eye to becoming a director, actor, or producer.”
“If you happen to believe what Ben & Jerry's is supporting and involved in, then you should support the company. If you don't believe in what we are supporting, don't support it.”

Source : "Question time with Hannah Pool". Interview with Hannah Pool, www.theguardian.com. July 30, 2008.
“There are only a few things investors can do to counteract risk: diversify adequately, hedge when appropriate, and invest with a margin of safety. It is a precisely because we do not and cannot know all the risks of an investment that we strive to invest at a discount. The bargain element helps to provide a cushion for when things go wrong.”
“Every time the guys were knocked out by my guitar playing and the girls were knocked out by the type of songs I did. That set us apart from the average blues band.”

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