"Perhaps sound is only an insanity of silence, a mad gibber of empty space grown fearful of listening to itself and hearing nothing."

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Source : Steven Millhauser (2011). “Edwin Mullhouse: The Life and Death of an American Writer 1943-1954 by Jeffrey Cartwright”, p.28, Vintage

Steven Millhauser

#Space Quotes #Mad Quotes #Silence Quotes

“The interesting thing about being a mother is that everyone wants pets, but no one but me cleans the kitty litter.”
“The most important thing for any of us to be in our jobs is curious.”
“It is in your hands to create a better world for all who live in it.”

Source : Nelson Mandela (2012). “Notes to the Future: Words of Wisdom”, p.118, Simon and Schuster
“There are only two reasons that anybody does something for 50 years. You've got to believe in what you are doing and love the art form. I love harmony-tight, close harmony.”
“Friendship, trust, honor, respect, admiration, this whole experience has been such a revelation.”
“Dear Lady Gaga , thank you for the wonderful tribute. Oh my god, it really warmed my heart!”
“Don't outline your stories. A lot of fiction workshops say you should. I say the opposite. I quote Grace Paley: "We write what we don't know we know."”
“People walked out on Richard Pryor and he's the funniest man alive.”

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