"If I leave all for thee, wilt thou exchange And be all to me?"

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Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“I don't want to be remembered for my activities of my past, but for what I am doing today. By that I mean, I don't want to rest on my laurels satisfied by my past deeds. I want to contribute to the advancement of our Folk each and everyday.”
“By its very nature, the novel indicates that we are becoming. There is no final solution. There is no last word.”
“I feel so sorry that many Christians live in bondage even though Jesus has signed their release form with His own blood.”

Source : Brother Yun, Paul Hattaway (2009). “The Heavenly Man: The Remarkable True Story of Chinese Christian Brother Yun”, p.322, Hendrickson Publishers
“I play only classical music. My pianos are my only big indulgence, but they're a necessity. When I'm playing the piano is literally the only time I can be completely abstract and disconnected from the regular world and yet be connected - to my music.”

Source : "Classical Piano and Modern Design" by Robin Finn, www.nytimes.com. November 11, 2011.
“I have known many an instance of a man writing a letter and forgetting to sign his name, but this is the only instance I have ever known of a man signing his name and forgetting to write the letter.”
“Acting is an art form and you want to take roles that are challenged and it's more of a challenge I think to play dark characters. Not that I want to always play those, but it is a challenge and challenges are rewarding and fun.”
“If my music doesn't fit, I understand, ... If I'm to play my music, that's the way it's gonna be.”
“Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid.”

Source : Quoted in Richard Schickel, The Stars (1962)

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