"Pouter, tumbler, and fantail are from the same source; The racer and hack may be traced to one Horse; So men were developed from monkeys of course, Which nobody can deny."

“The slums are not a place of despair. Its inhabitants are all working towards a better life.”

“The idea that bigger haystacks have more needles in them is dumb on its face”

“Change provides us with experiences that we convert to personal power.”

Source : Byllye Avery (1998). “An Altar of Words: Wisdom, Comfort, and Inspiration for African American Women”, Broadway

“The car suddenly veered off the road and we came to a sliding halt in the gravel. I was hurled against the dashboard. My attorney was slumped over the wheel. “What’s wrong?” I yelled. “We can’t stop here. This is bat country!”

“From the moment I walked into the White House, it was as if I had no privacy at all.”

“I turn on the TV sometimes, start watching something and think: 'This seems quite good, a bit familiar.' Then I realise... It's one of my movies. It's a pretty odd feeling.”

Source : "Alan Parker: 'I like the craziness of the film set'". Interview with Andrew Pulver, www.theguardian.com. January 24, 2013.

“Some people find an interest in making money, and though they appear to be slaving, many actually enjoy every minute of their work.”

“The spirit of the gospel is optimistic; it trusts in God and looks on the bright side of things. The opposite or pessimistic spirit drags men down and away from God, looks on the dark side, murmurs, complains, and is slow to yield obedience.”