"That man has reached immortality who is disturbed by nothing material."

“Practically all the relationships I know are based on a foundation of lies and mutually accepted delusion.”

“When you're surrounded by feathers and sequins and ridiculous Lycra outfits, it's impossible not to have a smile on your face.”

“See, there's a fat guy doing okay. Bring me another beer.”

“There is no peace more wonderful than the peace we enjoy when faith shows us God in all created things.”

Source : Jean-Pierre De Caussade (2012). “Abandonment to Divine Providence”, p.40, Image

“A young man is stirred and stimulated by the consciousness of how much depends upon his own exertions: a young girl is oppressed by it.”

Source : Elizabeth Missing Sewell (1866). “Principles of Education, Drawn from Nature and Revelation, and Applied to Female Education in the Upper Classes”, p.406

“What is important to my work is the individual picture. I photograph stories on assignment, and of course they have to be put together coherently. But what matters most is that each picture stands on its own, with its own place and feeling.”

Source : "Iconic Photographer Steve McCurry Talks Blogging and WordPress". Interview with Paul Gillin, www.socialmediatoday.com. December 8, 2012.

“I've never been afraid to fail.”

“Even when I'm old and grey I'll probably be cruising around and bunny-hopping and stuff. In the words of the Descendents, "I don't want to grow up."”

Source : "Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio and Blink-182 on staying young through BMX". Interview with David Anthony, music.avclub.com. May 27, 2015.