"I'm trying to cause people to be interested in the particulars of their lives because I think that's one thing literature can do for us. It can say to us: pay attention. Pay closer attention. Pay stricter attention to what you say to your son."

-- Richard Ford

#Son Quotes #Thinking Quotes #People Quotes

“As a historical legacy, the Kashmir conflict has been an outstanding issue for more than half a century.”
“Truth and fidelity are the pillars of the temple of the world; when these are broken, the fabric falls, and crushes all to pieces.”
“You have to understand not just what your customers need, but how and where they prefer to access information.”
“I've often said in the past that I thought MTV was sort of evil incarnate and signified the beginning of the end. And I don't know if I'm entirely wrong about that, but they did sign my paychecks a year ago, so I guess I'm part of the problem.”
“But actually I make films that I think are extremely sophisticated and cinematic.”
“I have a very haute couture way of working.”
“Print will never die. There's no substitute for the feel of an actual book. I adore physically turning pages, and being able to underline passages and not worrying about dropping them in the bath or running out of power. I also find print books objects of beauty.”
“Taking away a person's control of her own life - meaning her bank account - is one of the greatest infringements a democracy can impose, especially when it applies to young people. It is an infringement even if the intent may be perceived as benign and socially valid.”

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