"The politics of language and the politics of writing really got to me. I've heard this phrase more than once now: this idea of the poetry wars, or the idea that people within the space of writing are at odds with one another or manipulating language to further one's political stance, manipulating language in ways that really felt dirty to me. All of these things worked their way into and through language for me."

-- Truong Tran

#War Quotes #Dirty Quotes #Writing Quotes

“Who on earth can feel any respect for a girl who chases?”
“Why would we have different races if God meant us to be alike and associate with each other?”
“When we have run through all forms of government, without partiality to that we were born under, we are at a loss with which to side; they are all a compound of good and evil. It is therefore most reasonable and safe to value that of our own country above all others, and to submit to it.”
“A religious hope does not only bear up the mind under her sufferings but makes her rejoice in them.”
“I don't know why I always end up talking about my relationships. I try not to.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Are they really gods?" "I never worry about theological questions," said Nightingale. "They exist, they have power and they can breach the Queen's peace - that makes them a police matter.”

Source : Ben Aaronovitch (2011). “Midnight Riot”, p.100, Del Rey
“When the fishbowl gets too small, it's time to pack up and leave and jump into the lake or ocean.”
“If by losing the spirit of prayer, you mean losing the heavenly sensations of deep devotion, I am afraid that does not matter a scrap.”

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