"That the stars guide us, but do not compel us. It is our free will that determines the outcome of all things. God does impose his will on us, rather he makes it known and allows us to choose if we will follow it."

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Source : Kathleen McGowan (2010). “The Poet Prince”, p.140, Simon and Schuster

Kathleen McGowan

#Stars Quotes #Doe Quotes #Outcomes Quotes

“The whole sex symbol or babe thing doesn't bother me.”
“I love Tumi because of the lifetime guarantee. And their luggage is just so solid. Looks good. Versatile. My carry-on bag is Tumi. My hanging bag is Tumi. My big suitcase is Tumi. All black. Love it.”
“In modern Britain the most dangerous place to be is in your mother's womb. It should be a place of sanctity.”

Source : "MPs back 24-week abortion limit", news.bbc.co.uk. May 20, 2008.
“Good actions are a guard against the blows of adversity.”
“Do be kind to yourself. Fill pages as quickly as possible; double space, or write on every second line. Regard every new page as a small triumph. Until you get to page 50. Then calm down, and start worrying about the quality. Do feel anxiety - it's the job.”

Source : "Roddy Doyle's rules for writers". Guardian Interview, www.theguardian.com. February 22, 2010.
“It is, I think, good evidence of life after death”

Source : Radio interview, in Listener 17 Aug. 1978
“John Kerry went hunting today. He said he killed a goose. He didn't bring Teresa along because he was a little rusty and he was afraid he might kill the goose that laid the golden egg.”
“An art form requires genius. People of genius are always troublemakers, meaning they start from scratch, demolish accepted norms, and rebuild a new world.”

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