"For a joint scientificÂ and geographical piece of organization, give me Scott; for a winter journey, give meÂ Wilson; for a dash to the Pole and nothing else, Amundsen; and if I am in the devil of aÂ hole and want to get out of it, give me Shackleton every time."

-- Apsley Cherry-Garrard

#Winter Quotes #Journey Quotes #Organization Quotes

“If one more 'journalist' makes a cavalier statement about me and my band, I will personally or with my fans' help, greet them at their home and discover just how much they believe in their freedom of speech.”
“Things that upset a terrier may pass virtually unnoticed by a Great Dane.”
“The hours spool out like a ribbon I can't find the end of.”

Source : Brenna Yovanoff (2013). “Paper Valentine”, p.16, Simon and Schuster
“I have been very afraid of writing about other cultures and countries. I've been worried about getting the research wrong. I ask a lot of questions. I try to visit the area. If I'm not able to do that, I search out people from that country who live elsewhere and ask questions.”

Source : Source: therumpus.net
“Love is holy because it is like grace--the worthiness of its object is never really what matters.”

Source : Marilynne Robinson (2004). “Gilead: A Novel”, p.209, Macmillan
“Not only is UNIX dead, it's starting to smell really bad.”
“The family believes that my grandfather, Mark Felt Sr., is a great American hero who went well above and beyond the call of duty at much risk to himself to save his country from a horrible injustice. We all sincerely hope the country will see him this way as well.”
“The only person with you all your life is you. Your parents die. Things inside you die â€” illusions, gushes of personality. Only you can sort yourself out. Yourself may not be all you need, but itâ€™s all youâ€™ve got.”

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