"Distance and difference are the secret tonic of creativity. When we get home, home is still the same. But something in our mind has been changed, and that changes everything."

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Jonah Lehrer

#Distance Quotes #Home Quotes #Creativity Quotes

“The sinister nature of the American soil is apparent in places like Gettysburg. Fertilize it with the blood of heros, and it brings forth a frozen-custard stand.”
“Fate is by far the greatest mystery of all.”

Source : Deanna Raybourn (2015). “Silent in the Grave”, p.212, MIRA
“Whenever a man denounces the mind, it is because his goal is of a nature the mind would not permit him to confess.”
“I don't see why human people make such a heavy trip out of sex. It isn't anything complex, it is simply the best thing in life, even better than food.”
“At daybreak, when loath to rise, have this thought in thy mind: I am rising for a man's work.”
“I prepare myself very intensely. I am at the theatre four hours before the performance. It allows for complete concentration and preparation.”
“You look at a star for two reasons, because it is luminous, and because it is impenetrable. You have beside you a sweeter radiance and a greater mystery, woman.”
“When it comes to the stage, I can't help but be inspired by people like George Clinton, Elton John and Alice Cooper.”

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