"Writing is a consciousness formally at work in the territory of the imaginary."

-- Nicole Brossard

#Writing Quotes #Territory Quotes #Consciousness Quotes

“Have you beheld a man skillful in his work? Before kings is where he will station himself; he will not station himself before commonplace men.”
“Write your future in pencil…Be prepared. Plan for the future. But also be ready to pivot if a new opportunity comes your way, or if you discover something that was not part of the master plan– makes your heart sing and your mind buzz with possibilities.”
“... not talking about things she doesn't understand to people who do or about things she does to people who don't.”
“Much as we do not permit convicted pedophiles to teach kindergarten or convicted hijackers to board airplanes, common sense dictates that individuals who have been imprisoned for plotting violence against abortion clinics should never again be permitted anywhere near such facilities.”

Source : "The Case for an Anti-Abortion Violence Registry". www.huffingtonpost.com. July 30, 2009.
“I have the opportunity to make my films and I think that's a luxury. I don't have any problems by filming things that can have a connection with left-wing policy, even if we have a right-wing government. There are some countries which cannot say the same, so I'm lucky.”
“Parents have a right to insist that godless evolution not be taught to their children.”
“The ones who look the most suspicious are likely innocent. It's the ones who look innocent I need to beware.”

Source : George R. R. Martin (2011). “A Game of Thrones 4-Book Bundle: A Song of Ice and Fire Series: A Game of Thrones, A Clash of Kings, A Storm of Swords, and A Feast for Crows”, p.933, Bantam
“I like the idea of taking what is essentially a boring, officious job and turning it into something that is a fantasy, to a degree. I suppose there is a juxtaposition involved in that because you do have to be a civil servant but you're doing a tremendously exciting job, or potentially an exciting job, or a glamourous job.”

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