"Reading requires a loner's temperament, a high tolerance for silence, and an unhealthy preference for the company of people who are imaginary or dead."

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Source : David Samuels (2008). “Only Love Can Break Your Heart”

David Samuels

#Reading Quotes #People Quotes #Silence Quotes

“I do fear death. But what I actually fear is not dying. I mean, true, it will be sad. But I know that there is a better place waiting for me.”
“Ultimately, we are seeking a better understanding of what is means to be human. In this quest, progress is not made by finding the "right" answers, but by asking meaningful questions.”

Source : Terry Winograd, Fernando Flores (1986). “Understanding Computers and Cognition: A New Foundation for Design”, p.13, Intellect Books
“It is one of those quirks of human nature that you love the person whom you treat well, not necessarily the person who treats you well.”

Source : Jo Coudert (2003). “Advice from a Failure”, p.187, iUniverse
“As we strive to align our attitudes and actions with righteousness, then the Holy Ghost becomes for us today what the Liahona was for Lehi and his family in their day. The very factors that caused the Liahona to work for Lehi will likewise invite the Holy Ghost into our lives. And the very factors that caused the Liahona not to work anciently will likewise cause us to withdraw ourselves from the Holy Ghost today.”
“Audiences forget facts, but they remember stories. Once you get past the jargon, the corporate world is an endless source of fascinating stories.”
“We must never forget that BYU is not just another "good" university. It was established by the Lord's servants and continues to be blessed with the direction and support of prophets, seers, and revelators. While we may not understand all of the details, we do know that Brigham Young University occupies a key place in the Lord's plans for the completion of His work in these last days.”
“The church has historically been very slow to embrace technology. Until very recently, their idea of a laptop was an altar boy.”
“I've dated the sweet mama's boy, the musician rocker, the struggling artist - basically a lot of people without jobs.”

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