"anyone who writes about "Darwin's theory of evolutionin the singular, without segregating the theories of gradual evolution, common descent, speciation, and the mechanism of natural selection, will be quite unable to discuss the subject competently."

-- Ernst Mayr

#Writing Quotes #Society Quotes #Common Quotes

“Writing songs is super intimate. It's a bit like getting naked.”
“Knowing how things work is the basis for appreciation, and is thus a source of civilized delight.”
“The internet has not granted us more control in relation to the record company because we're still bound by an agreement with them not to release our music without their consent. But they generally let us do what we want, anyway, so it doesn't matter who's officially in control.”

Source : Interview with Jason Crock, pitchfork.com. January 28, 2008.
“I'm one of those writers who, when writing, believes she's god-and that she hasn't bestowed free will on any of her characters. In that sense there are no surprises in any of my books.”
“Only that which serves no end is beautiful; everything useful is ugly.”
“Take a deep breath, relax and imagine yourself exactly as you wish to be.”
“Only she who attempts the absurd can achieve the impossible.”

Source : Robin Morgan (2016). “Sisterhood Is Global: The International Women's Movement Anthology”, p.21, Open Road Media
“The Lord chose Joseph Smith, called upon him at fourteen years of age, gave him vision, and led him along, guided and directed him in his obscurity.”

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