"Keenness of hearing revives when one is alone."

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Source : Nadine Gordimer (2012). “The Conservationist”, p.112, Bloomsbury Publishing

Nadine Gordimer

#Hearing Quotes #Keenness Quotes

“Books -lighthouses erected in the great sea of time -books, the precious depositories of the thoughts and creations of genius -books, by whose sorcery times past become time present, and the whole pageantry of the world's history moves in solemn procession before our eyes, -these were to visit the firesides of the humble and lavish the treasures of the intellect upon the poor.”
“There are more riddles in a stone than in a philosopher's head”

Source : Damon Knight (1961). “Far Out: 13 Science Fiction Stories”
“I have a huge passion for animals and while retirement is a long way off, when I do I would love to do something with animals.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“See the opportunity in the misstep.”
“I listened to a lot of The Stooges when I was writing "Oscillate," imagining our hero moving through his days naturally embodying the spirit of a real punk. I say real, because today's idea of 'punk as fashion accessory' doesn't even register with him, it's more about the way he engages with the world.”
“You can be excellent in every way. You can be first class. There is no need for you to be a scrub. Respect yourself. Do not feel sorry for yourself. Do not dwell on unkind things others may say about you. Polish and refine whatever talents the Lord has given you. Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great and strong purpose in your heart. Love life and look for its opportunities.”
“I don't know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.”
“I've been busy and not busy, and busy is better. I've been busy, but I went through a lot of periods where it was lean for a lot of times.”

Source : "Ron Perlman Interview" by Anne Brodie, www.askmen.com.

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