"I work with wood a lot. I like building. I think of building. I would love to buy land on some water somewhere and build a house. That'd be nice."

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Source : Source: www.identitytheory.com

Ethan Canin

#Nice Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Land Quotes

“Every time some new huckster of angst-ridden metaphor is appointed by Art Forum, the congregation genuflects, stroking the catalog like a handful of Rosary beads, and starts spreading that old gospel according to Hyperbole. No questions asked... And thus the bill of goods is sold, all along the line. An art historical snake, swallowing its own tale.”
“It had been wishful thinking, plain and simple, dangerous for me to indulge in. Hope, happiness and freedom were not in my future.”
“A lot of my work involves instilling objects with the power of touch - a transference of soul, spirit, energy through actions.”
“America, I appreciate you liking me.”
“Without self-discipline, a noncommissioned officer can never develop or maintain personal integrity.”
“I love revision. Where else can spilled milk be turned into ice cream?”
“You tell me over and over and over again, my friend, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.”

Source : Song: Eve Of Destruction
“Structure ignites spontaneity. Limits yield intensity. When we play... by our self-chosen rules, we find that containment of strength amplifies strength.”

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