"Sometimes when she told stories about the past her eyes would get teary from all the memories she had, but they weren't tears. She wasn't crying. They were just the memories, leaking out."

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Source : Ruth Ozeki (2013). “A Tale for the Time Being: A Novel”, Penguin

Ruth Ozeki

#Memories Quotes #Eye Quotes #Past Quotes

“O Word of God incarnate . . . It is the golden casket Where gems of truth are stored; It is the heaven-drawn picture Of Thee, the Living Word.”
“I started taking gymnastic classes when I was 3 years old.”
“Our best pictures happen by grace.”
“Europeans condemned Chinese foot binding, but any society that had invented the corset had a lot to answer for.”

Source : Mary Jo Putney (2006). “The China Bride”, p.190, Ballantine Books
“We say the rarajipari is the game of life, ' Angel said. 'You never know how hard it will be. You never know when it will end. You can't control it. You can only adjust.”
“Our democracy flourishes when people stand up for themselves and engage in the political process.”
“Many authors write like amateur blacksmiths making their first horseshoe; the clank of the anvil, the stench of the scorched leather apron, the sparks and the cursing are palpable, and this appeals to those who rank "sincerity" very high. Nabokov is more like a master swordsmith making a fine blade; nothing is amiss, nothing is too much, there is no fuss, and the finished product must be handled with great care, or it will cut you badly.”
“Health is more than absence of disease; it is about economics, education, environment, empowerment, and community. The health and well being of the people is critically dependent upon the health system that serves them. It must provide the best possible health with the least disparities and respond equally well to everyone.”

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