"Authority is the unmistakeable tone in the voice of a true writer."

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John J. Geddes

#Voice Quotes #Tone Quotes #Authority Quotes

“Is the glass half full, or half empty? It depends on whether you're pouring, or drinking.”
“Weight-bearing exercise builds bone density, builds your muscular strength so that you can hold your body up where those bones have a tendency to get weak.”
“Hovind said he was entering a not guilty plea 'under duress'.”
“There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.”
“Our culture needs to find a robust image of female success that is first, not male, and second, not a white woman on the phone, holding a crying baby,”
“Chess is a contest between two men which lends itself particularly to the conflicts surrounding aggression.”
“I don't know why sportswriters always have to write bad things about Joaquin Andujar.”
“I have an optimistic view of everything. You have to, otherwise you'd go nuts.”

Source : "A Q&A With Elton John". Billboard Interview, www.billboard.com. November 16, 2004.

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