"At every crossroad on the way that leads to the future, each progressive spirit is opposed by a thousand men appointed to guard the past."

-- Maurice Maeterlinck

#Fear Quotes #Future Quotes #Past Quotes

“Etta James is my all-time favorite singer. I've said it in every interview, in every story, in every on- and off-camera question. That music was always such a huge escape for me, even from a young age.”
“I've heard that Oasis or Coldplay will sell tickets, but they can't sell records. They sold out Madison Square Garden in three hours. And they can't sell albums. I don't know what's going on.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com
“Gods are but greater demons, the Cishaurim said, hungers across the surface of eternity, wanting only to taste the clarity of our souls. Can you not see this?”

Source : R. Scott Bakker (2012). “The White-Luck Warrior: Book Two”, p.145, The Overlook Press
“I won't let people write anything they want to about me.”
“There are people who are really good managers, people who can manage a big organization, and then there are people who are very analytic or focused on strategy. Those two types don't usually tend to be in the same person. I would put myself much more in the latter camp.”
“It is pure mythology that women cannot perform as well as men in science, engineering and mathematics. In my experience, the opposite is true: Women are often more adept and patient at untangling complex problems, multitasking, seeing the possibilities in new solutions and winning team support for collaborative action.”
“The Church is the one institution that exists for those outside it.”
“I think the melody is the first time I hear in a song and if I like the melody, then I'll pay closer attention to the lyrics.”

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