"In writing ... remember that the biggest stories are not written about wars, or about politics, or even murders. The biggest stories are written about the things which draw human beings closer together."

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Source : Susan Glaspell, Eric S. Rabkin (1912). “Lifted Masks, and Other Works”, p.55, University of Michigan Press

Susan Glaspell

#War Quotes #Writing Quotes #Together Quotes

“I can never think of promoting my convenience at the expense of a friend's interest and inclination.”
“The best big idea is only going to be as good as its implementation.”
“You shoulda shot that fella a long time ago. Now he's too rich to kill.”

Source : "Fictional character: Uncle Bawley". "Giant", www.imdb.com. 1956.
“I want friends, not admirers. People who respect me for my character and my deeds, not my flattering smile. The circle around me would be much smaller, but what does that matter, as long as they're sincere?”
“Ninety percent of the people in any group are nice, raised to be polite, and have more in common than not.”
“Time has told me less than I need to know.”

Source : Gwen Harwood (2011). “Gwen Harwood: Selected Poems”, p.241, ReadHowYouWant.com
“To achieve the highest accomplishments within the scope of our capabilities in all walks of life we must constantly strive to acquire strong, healthy bodies and develop our minds to the limits of our ability.”
“it is easy to starve, but it is difficult to stoop.”

Source : Mary Elizabeth Braddon, Lyn Pykett (2012). “Lady Audley's Secret”, p.157, Oxford University Press

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