"I woke up thinking a very pleasant thought. There is lots left in the world to read."

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Source : Nicholson Baker (2014). “The Paul Chowder Chronicles: The Anthologist and Traveling Sprinkler, Two Novels”, p.50, Penguin

Nicholson Baker

#Healing Quotes #Thinking Quotes #World Quotes

“How can I see the future if it didn't already exist?”
“When we get to wishing a great deal for ourselves, whatever we get soon turns into mere limitation and exclusion.”
“Bear in mind that the wonderful things you learn in your schools are the work of many generations. All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, add to it, and one day faithfully hand it on to your children.”
“I just want everyone out there to know that I'm super-awesome and a great guy and really cool to talk to and that I appreciate all the support.”
“Attachment is the state of ignorance or forgetfulness, and thus clinging to a memory of enjoyment”
“I was raised Jewish. I didn't know anything about Christianity.”

Source : "THE LEADING MEN: Josh Young and Paul Nolan, Jesus Christ Superstar's Judas and Jesus". Interview with Michael Gioia, www.playbill.com. March 22, 2012.
“Death is the great wrecking ball that destroys everything. Everything that we have done, everything that we are doing now, and all our plans for the future are completely and irrevocably destroyed when we die. Only teenagers live in that state of temporary insanity when they believe themselves immune from death.”
“I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us. A good motivation and honesty bring self-confidence , which attracts the trust and respect of others. Therefore the real source of blessings is in our own mind.”

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