"What are clouds, but an excuse for the sky? What is life, but an escape from death?"

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Source : James Clavell (2009). “Shogun”, p.1132, Dell

James Clavell

#Clouds Quotes #Sky Quotes #Excuse Quotes

“An Atheist in Alabama is one that doesn't believe in Bear Bryant.”
“I've almost been hit by a lot of things in New York City. I am pretty sure I have almost been hit by a bike messenger before.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“There's no "right way" to garden, only what suits each person and place.”
“I'm inspired by strong, courageous women. My mother is the definition of a self-sufficient, independent woman whom I have always looked up to. I also greatly admire incredible women like Aung San Suu Kyi, and human rights attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 4 years in Iran, simply for giving a voice to the voiceless and defending the helpless. And I'm in awe of the young Pakistani student and activist, Malala Yousafzai, for her bravery and resilience in the face of brutal repression.”
“If I were to be responsible for guiding souls, I would urge everyone to be aware of God's constant presence, if for no other reason than His presence is a delight to our souls and spirit.”

Source : Brother Lawrence (2013). “The Brother Lawrence Collection”, p.59, Simon and Schuster
“I'm a micro-celebrity, about as small a celebrity as you can be.”
“I had dreams, but always told myself, 'Nah, that would never happen.' For a poor Latina, (acting) wasn't a reality.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Taking the child's point of view demands good will, time, and effort on the part of parents. The child is the clear beneficiary. Parents who make the effort to understand their children's point of view are likely to treat children fairly and in an age-appropriate manner.”

Source : David Elkind (2009). “Ties That Stress: The New Family Imbalance”, p.108, Harvard University Press

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