"Civilizations have been founded and maintained on theories which refused to obey facts."

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Source : Joe Orton (2013). “What The Butler Saw”, p.27, A&C Black

Joe Orton

#Civilization Quotes #Facts Quotes #Theory Quotes

“I go to see maybe seven films a year at the most, and since I only go to see the best, it follows that I very rarely see my own.”

Source : "Personal Quotes/ Biography". www.imdb.com.
“It has long been a source of wonder to me why the leading criminological writers--men like Edmund Lester Pearson, H. B. Irving, Filson Young, Canon Brookes, William Bolitho, and Harold Eaton--have not devoted more space to the Greene tragedy; for here, surely, is one of the outstanding murder mysteries of modern times--a case practically unique in the annals of latter-day crime.”

Source : S.S. Van Dine (1956). “The Greene Murder Case”
“The best style is the least noticeable.”

Source : Hallie Southgate Burnett, Whit Burnett (1979). “Fiction Writer's Handbook”, HarperCollins Publishers
“The Holy Spirit speaks many languages; among them the languages of art in all its forms.”
“Aaron Pryor wants to get into the ring with me. He wants to be able to retire, and he will. For health reasons”
“It's a good idea always to do something relaxing prior to making an important decision in your life.”
“I have always felt strongly about empowering women. I'm living proof that, with confidence and by believing in yourself, you can accomplish any goal.”
“It was a cheap shot. They won the game, move on. My thing is, I don't ask for a lot, but I demand my respect, especially from a guy like that.”

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