"But words are water in Amsterdam, they flood your ears and set the rot, and the church's east corner is crowded."

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Source : Jessie Burton (2014). “The Miniaturist”, p.8, Pan Macmillan

Jessie Burton

#Water Quotes #Church Quotes #East Quotes

“You ARE a woman, aren't you?”
“Be patient. Be confident in yourself. Anything can happen if you really work at it. Never give up. Itâ€˜s corny, but never give up.”
“Science is not infallible, but it has something religion lacks: a process of testing claims against real-world observations.”
“Horsemanship should be fun. By learning how to control your horse in any situation, your confidence will greatly increase. When you're confident, you can relax and enjoy your partnership.”

Source : Clinton Anderson (2013). “Clinton Anderson Philosophy”, p.37, Trafalgar Square Books
“If it can be done digitally, do it.”
“It's a purpose that brings us all together, working for something larger than ourselves.”

Source : Source: www.progressive.org
“May we always be possessed by the consciousness that we are not our own.”
“Your aim will be knowledge and wisdom, not the reflected glamour of fame.”

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