"We must not inflict life on children who will be resented; we must not inflict unwanted children on society."

-- Anne Lamott

#Children Quotes #Unwanted Quotes

“Art changed my life. I mean, I would say art saved me. I believe that it made me better at handling my life.”

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“If you cannot bear the silence and the darkness, do not go there; if you dislike black night and yawning chasms, never make them your profession. If you fear the sound of water hurrying through crevices toward unknown and mysterious destinations, do not consider it. Seek out the sunshine. It is a simple prescription. Avoid the darkness.”
“You can't legislate or litigate good, healthy behavior but we must be willing to educate people at an early age about the affects of unhealthy living.”
“Visual art and writing don't exist on an aesthetic hierarchy that positions one above the other, because each is capable of things the other can't do at all. Sometimes one picture is equal to 30 pages of discourse, just as there are things images are completely incapable of communicating.”
“There are few things less stylish than a boring, self absorbed twit.”

Source : Karen Karbo (2011). “Gospel According to Coco Chanel: Life Lessons From The World’S Most Elegant Woman”, p.20, Rowman & Littlefield
“The profound nature of our existence is that we are able at any moment to connect to anyone, anywhere. History is there to remind us of how far weve come, and every day our journey is to continue with that progress of becoming more wise, more compassionate and more considerate human beings. Remembering Emmett though song is way to remind people that there is no need to continue with senseless crimes. Race and racism do no go hand in hand. We are only one race: human.”
“Painting doesn't have a function, not in the way that music or film does... I mean, you can dance to music. Music can be used for a soundtrack, so it has a function in that sense, beyond itself. But painting doesn't... But I do believe that painting has a purpose.”
“The organized person ... makes the most of his time and goes to his bed for the night perfectly relaxed for rest and renewal.”

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