Quotes
Authors
Hershel Shanks
"To treat the history of Israel as I would treat the history of England or Russia or China; that is, an attempt at a scientific, historical approach.I am particularly fascinated with origins." --
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Hershel Shanks
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#Historical Quotes
“I stress the uniqueness of the Australian landscape and its metaphysical and mythic content.”
“It is their nature, beautiful and simple. That you would destroy such beings, Mr. Lincoln, such superior creatures, seems madness to me.†“That you speak of them with such reverence, Mr. Poe, seems madness to me.†"Can you imagine it? Can you imagine seeing the universe through such eyes? Laughing in the face of time and death—the world your Garden of Eden? Your library? Your harem?”
“It is impossible to pursue a successful literary career and follow the advice of all one's 'best friends'.I feel compelled to follow the light which my own intellect & judgement cast upon my way, rather than any one of the many conflicting rays which other minds would lend me.”
“Ninety-nine percent of people believe they can't do great things, so they aim for mediocrity.”
“If you have any idea for a poem, an exact grid of intent, you are on the wrong path, a dead-end alley, at the top of a cliff you haven't even climbed. This is a lesson that can only be learned by trial and error.”
“Poetry is the language of a state of crisis.”
“More people need to understand the games secular liberals play. Here's one rule-of-thumb: No matter how bad a story sounds - particularly if it sounds bad - recognize the pattern of defamation.”
“What a joy it is that the road ahead is an uphill climb. For where it leads is all the way to the top.”
