"Spelling is a way to make words safe, at least for now, until another technology appears to soften attacks launched from the mouth."

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Source : Ben Marcus (2007). “Notable American Women: A Novel”, p.55, Vintage

Ben Marcus

#Technology Quotes #Mouths Quotes #Safe Quotes

“Why do I want to run from happiness?”
“Sometimes apparent resemblance of character will bring two men together and for a certain time unite them. But their mistake gradually becomes evident, and they are astonished to find themselves not only far apart, but even repelled, in some sort, at all their points of contact.”
“Cats are the lap-dancers of the animal world. Soon as you stop shelling out, they move on, find another lap. They're furry little sociopaths. Pretty and slick -- in love with themselves. When's the last time you saw a seeing-eye cat?”

Source : Andrew Vachss (2001). “Safe House”, p.244, Vintage Crime/Black Lizard
“The head coach don't want no sissies, so he reads to us from something called Ulysses.”
“I hope you never lose your sense of wonder. You get your fill to eat, but always keep that hunger. May you never take one single breath for granted. God forbid love ever leave you empty handed.”

Source : Song: I Hope You Dance, Album: I Hope You Dance
“We must be reduced again and again to the limit of all resolution and resources and be compelled to feel the need of Another's help and sufﬁciency.”
“I'd love to travel more. I really look forward to traveling with my kids. I'm just waiting for them to want to travel with me.”
“Entrenched scriptural literalism is, in my opinion, completely out of touch with reality.”

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