"Writing is an antisocial act."

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Source : Martha Grimes (2004). “Foul Matter”, p.49, Penguin

Martha Grimes

#Writing Quotes #Antisocial Quotes

“God is not a Christian, God is not a Jew, or a Muslim, or a Hindu, or a Buddhist. All of those are human systems which human beings have created to try to help us walk into the mystery of God. I honor my tradition, I walk through my tradition, but I don't think my tradition defines God, I think it only points me to God.”

Source : "Walking into the Mystery of God" by John Shelby Spong, www.uua.org.
“You come to love not by discovering the ideal individual, yet by figuring out how to see a blemished individual flawlessly.”
“An affectionate disposition not only makes the mind more peaceful and calm, but it affects our body in a positive way too. On the other hand, hatred, jealousy and fear upset our peace of mind, make us agitated and affect our body adversely. Even our body needs peace of mind and is not suited to agitation. This shows that an appreciation for peace of mind is in our blood.”
“Tempo ... now there's a big word.”
“Following your heart's desire will lead you in the direction your spirit wants to go.”
“I don't know what people want. I have delusions of grandeur, but I'm not sitting here talking to you and thinking that I'm the ***** President. I want to know everything, but I just can't.”
“I believed that I could go to the Super Bowl and win multiple Super Bowls and do all of those things. I believe in that every day.”
“To my young friends out there: Life can be great, but not when you can't see it. So, open your eyes to life: to see it in the vivid colors that God gave us as a precious gift to His children, to enjoy life to the fullest, and to make it count. Say yes to your life.”

Source : "'Just Say No'". Address to the Nation, edition.cnn.com. September 14, 1986.

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