"When I was a boy, my parents were writers and they owned a bookstore, 'The Complete Traveler in New York,' so writing and books have held special places in my heart all my life."

-- Mike Greenberg

#New York Quotes #Book Quotes #Writing Quotes

“I really think more fledgling novelists - and many current and even established novelists - should get out into the real world and cover local politics, sports, culture, and crime and write it up on deadline.”
“People have a hard time believing that, but not having a father around, being shy, I just never participated in sports much.”
“Success is actually a short race-a sprint fueled by discipline just long enough for habit to kick in and take over.”
“You cannot achieve environmental security and human development without addressing the basic issues of health and nutrition.”
“We should let our godliness exhale like th odor of flowers. We should live for the good of our kind, and strive for the salvation of the world.”

Source : Alexander Crummell (1861). “The relations and duties of free colored men in America to Africa: A letter to Charles B. Dunbar ...”, p.49
“Heroes are people who are all good with no bad in them. That's the way I always saw Joe DiMaggio. He was beyond question one of the greatest players of the century.”
“I always try and mix High Street finds into my looks. It really doesn't matter how much something costs, it's the way you wear it! Fashion is about self expression, having fun, and occasionally being a little disposable. I really enjoy lots of stores that are found at local shopping malls. French Connection, Zara, and Topshop always interpret the fashions direct from the catwalk at affordable prices. This playsuit from Hoss Intropia is delicate, super sexy, and has a lingerie feel. I'd throw on a super soft, chunky cardigan and a pair of flat gladiator sandals.”
“It is not an act of bravery to try to save your own village. It is an instinct to protect what you possess. Bravery is when you step in to help when you have nothing to lose.”

Source : Gail Tsukiyama (2008). “The Samurai's Garden: A Novel”, p.123, Macmillan

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