"Despite the fact that in America we incarcerate more juveniles for life terms than in any other country in the world, the truth is that the vast majority of youth offenders will one day be released. The question is simple and stark. Do we want to help them change or do we want to help them become even more violent and dangerous?"

-- Ayelet Waldman

#Country Quotes #Simple Quotes #America Quotes

“Once outside the magic circle the writers became their lonely selves, pondering on poems, observing their fellow men ruthlessly, putting people they knew into novels; no wonder they were without friends.”

Source : Barbara Pym (1981). “Jane and Prudence”, Dutton Adult
“Dance today is clearly in an unsettled state. Old forms and traditions are being given up. New ones are arising to take their place. A time of change presents a confused picture. That there is change is proof that dance is organically vital--and much more so than it has ever before been in this country.”
“I debated free trade in college. I came out as a free trader. I'm a free markets guy. I'm an Adam Smith guy.”
“A government is not legitimate merely because it exists.”

Source : Jeane J. Kirkpatrick (1988). “Political and moral dimensions”, p.435, Transaction Publishers
“I have been a waitress, and I was a damn fine waitress too, let me tell you.”
“Prayer is not intended to change God's purpose, nor is it to move Him to form fresh purposes. God has decreed that certain events shall come to pass through the means He has appointed for their accomplishment.”
“The Church is the place where the incompetent, the unfinished, and even the unhealthy are welcome. I believe Jesus agrees.”
“Germany has acted effectively during the euro crisis. It needs to build on this to engage in other spheres too.”

You may also like:

Amy Waldman
Author
Charlie Tahan
Child actor
Christina Baker Kline
Novelist
Dani Shapiro
Author
Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Actor
Jonathan Lethem
Novelist
Michael Chabon
Author
Nicole Krauss
Author
Vendela Vida
Novelist