"We are the planet, fully as much as water, earth, fire and air are the planet, and if the planet survives, it will only be through heroism. Not occasional heroism, a remarkable instance of it here and there, but constant heroism, systematic heroism, heroism as governing principle."

-- Russell Banks

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“In order to deliver the emotional truth in the story, you have to include some of the literal truth.”

Source : "Theresa Breslin: bringing the past to life". Interview with Michelle Pauli, www.theguardian.com. September 2, 2010.
“Modern societies march towards morality in proportion as they leave religion behind.”
“Nothing inspires more reverence and awe in me than an old man who knows how to change his mind.”
“Unfair and unkind behavior in exchange for your loving efforts is the rule rather than the exception”
“We should not take a Memorial Day recess until we pass a proper memorial for the slain students in Littleton, Colorado, and other school gun tragedies.”
“The rich invest their money and spend what is left; the poor spend their money and invest what is left.”
“The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.”
“I'd always meant to become a musician. I'd just never gotten around to it. And my daughter being born, I was like, Okay, this is seriously the last chance. And also: Do you really want to be a dad who never did what he wanted to do? You've got to set an example now. You've got to do this.”

Source : Source: www.esquire.com

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