"I was a boarding school product from the age of eight, and I hated it. Though I do have a theory that boarding school is good training for writers because its so desperately lacking in privacy: you make space for yourself by having an interior life."

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Source : "A life in books" by Sarah Crown, www.theguardian.com. October 2, 2009.

Simon Mawer

#School Quotes #Space Quotes #Eight Quotes

“Scrupulous people are not suited to great affairs.”
“Never tire of firmly speaking out in defense of life from its conception and do not be deterred from the commitment to defend the dignity of every human person with courageous determination. Christ is with you: be not afraid!”
“With my responsibilities comes having to manage my time more efficiently.”
“I loved everything about Spain - the people, the language, and the food!”
“Hope is willing to leave unanswered questions unanswered and unknown futures unknown. Hope makes you see God's guiding hand not only in the gentle and pleasant moments but also in the shadows of disappointment and darkness.”

Source : Henri Nouwen (2004). “Turn My Mourning into Dancing”, p.60, Thomas Nelson Inc
“I'm not even sure if empathy is an act, it could be a disposition.”
“Our issue isn't when we get something done, ... it's how appropriate it is when we do it.”
“I think Nina Simone has had an amazing journey. She was spicy and she had attitude and she didn't care, she wanted her money in a paper bag and don't mess with me and I've been doing some research on that so.”

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