"History is a great deal closer to poetry than is generally realised: in truth, I think, it is in essence the same."

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Source : A. L. Rowse (2016). “The Use of History”, p.45, Routledge

A. L. Rowse

#Thinking Quotes #Essence Quotes #History Quotes

“Mediation and reconciliation work is about a profound quest for justice and social transformation. But at the same time, they are about service, solidarity, about exploring and rediscovering the human spirit that has been lost or shattered through human conflict, cruelty, ignorance and greed...”
“I say, look at the melons on that lass,â€ Ian exclaimed, his gaze now on the TV. â€œAnd hung like a stallion, he is.â€ â€œFocus, mate,â€ Spade muttered.”
“Hope is the deep orientation of the human soul that can be held at the darkest times.”
“It's ridiculous, but it's horrible going bald. Anyone who says it isn't is lying.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Beyond the smiling and the weeping, I shall be soon; Beyond the waking and the sleeping, Beyond the sowing and the reaping, I shall be soon! Love, rest, and home-- Sweet hope! Lord, tarry not, but come!”
“It could be a spoonful of diamonds, could be a spoonful of gold. Just a little spoon of your precious love satisfies my soul.”
“Balance, peace, and joy are the fruit of a successful life. It starts with recognizing your talents and finding ways to serve others by using them.”

Source : "A Physician's Guide to Coping with Death and Dying". Book by Jan Swanson and Alan Cooper, December 9, 2004.
“In my early days I was a sepia Hedy Lamarr. Now I'm black and a woman, singing my own way.”

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