"My father was a writer, so I grew up writing and reading and I was really encouraged by him."

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Anne Lamott

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“In India nearly everybody spoke metaphorically except the English who spoke bluntly and could make their most transparent lies look honest as a consequence; whereas any truth contained in these metaphorical rigmaroles was so deviously presented that it looked devious itself.”

Source : Paul Scott (2011). “The Raj Quartet, Volume 2: The Day of the Scorpion”, p.102, University of Chicago Press
“Living the gospel and standing in holy places is not always easy, but I testify that it is worth it.”
“Their function is to anchor the frequency of the new consciousness on this planet. I call them the frequency-holders. They are here to generate consciousness through the activities of daily life, through their interactions with others as well as through "just being."”
“Integrity gains strength by use.”

Source : John Tillotson (1748). “The works of the most reverend Dr. John Tillotson ...”, p.16
“The values of life are most important.”
“Always remember that dreams-your creative visualizations-must come before their physical manifestations.”
“We see the world, not as it is, but as we are -- or, as we are conditioned to see it. When we open our mouths to describe what we see, we in effect describe ourselves, our perceptions, our paradigms.”
“I don't want to do something that I've done before; I can't see the point of it.”

Source : "Q&A: British Actor Michael Sheen Fights For The Damned United". Interview with Brad Balfour, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 18, 2010.

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