"There are, it is true, at present no great prizes in literature such as are offered by the learned professions, but there are quite as many small ones - competences; while, on the other hand, it is not so much of a lottery."

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Source : James Payn (1882). “Sammlung”

James Payn

#Hands Quotes #Literature Quotes #Competence Quotes

“I donâ€™t look at myself as the mayor, I look at myself as just a normal, regular person.”
“Being the companion of the folk of this world is fire. There must be an Abraham if the fire is not going to burn [you].”
“The person you are is a thousand times more interesting than the best actor you could ever hope to be.”
“Staying at home with your kids is probably one of the hardest jobs, emotionally, physically and mentally.”

Source : "Expect the ‘Unexpected’ with Cobie Smulders". Interview with Angela Dawson, frontrowfeatures.com. July 23, 2015.
“Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.”
“One should be willing to throw away a dozen ideas to come up with a good one, just as one should throw away a dozen words to come up with the right one.”
“This was the Athenians' war against the King of Macedon, a war of words. Words are the only weapons the Athenians have left.”
“When something good comes your way, you better feel fortunate, because it doesn't last forever.”

Source : "A Few Good Foos from a FOO FIGHTER". Interview with Ray Rogers, www.interviewmagazine.com. May, 1997.

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