"One does, after all, take on many of the givens of a society when one takes on its language."

-- Alma Guillermoprieto

#Doe Quotes #Language Quotes #Given Quotes

“For too long, our country's version of an energy policy has consisted of Americans waking up every day and wondering how much it will cost to drive to work, how much it will cost to keep their business running, how much it will cost to heat or cool their homes.”
“Beauty is the garden scent of roses, murmuring water flowing gently...Can words describe the indescribable?”
“But the day I can't shrug off a twinge of self-pity, is the day I'm washed up for keeps.”
“In Christianity neither morality nor religion come into contact with reality at any point.”
“Nothing comes unannounced, but many can miss the announcement. So it's very important to actually listen to your own intuition rather than driving through it.”
“Wynton told us that Miles sold out, just wanted to make more money, just wanted to sell more records. I don't believe that Miles sold out but I'm not in a position to say.”
“...â€™tis He, arrayed In the soft light of his own smiles, which spread Like radiance from the cloud-surrounded moon....”
“There was a moment, late into the season, where I was noticing I was darkening a little bit at night. I was like, 'It will be nice when the show is over for the season. I need a vacation.'”

Source : Source: www.elle.com

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