"Such things and deeds as are not written down are covered with darkness, and given over to the sepulchre of oblivion."

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Source : Ivan Alekseevich Bunin, Andrew Baruch Wachtel, Gleb Struve, Heidi Hillis (1994). “The Life of Arseniev: Youth”, p.6, Northwestern University Press

Ivan Bunin

#Writing Quotes #Darkness Quotes #Deeds Quotes

“For instance, why are we terrorizing this country, leading with murder and mayhem, when crime is actually on the decline, as somebody, as somebody mentioned?”
“I get so confused about life photography art.”

Source : Joan Simon, William Wegman (2006). “William Wegman: Funney/strange”, p.210, Yale University Press
“If you neglect to instruct children in the way of holiness, will the devil neglect to instruct them in the way of wickedness? No; if you will not teach them to pray, he will to curse, swear, and lie; if ground be uncultivated, weeds will spring.”

Source : John Flavel (1840). “Divine Conduct: Or, The Mystery of Providence, Wherein the Being and Efficacy of Providence are Asserted and Vindicated ... and the Proper Course of Improving All Providences Pointed Out”, p.58
“If youre in an awkward position, feel comfortable enough to walk away.”
“So the legs are little short, the knees maybe knock a little but who listens?”
“Guys like John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg and Stefan Edberg were also very good grass court players.”
“The fascists in most Latin American countries tell the people that the reason their wages will not buy as much in the way of goods is because of Yankee imperialism. The fascists in Latin America learn to speak and act like natives.”
“Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong.”

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