"All makers must leave room for the acts of the spirit. But they have to work hard and carefully, and wait patiently, to deserve them."

-- Ursula K. Le Guin

#Writing Quotes #Hard Work Quotes #Waiting Quotes

“Curiosity is a raw and genuine sign from deep inside our tangled psyches, and we'd do well to follow the direction it points us in.”
“The fault is in the one who blames. Spirit sees nothing to criticize.”
“When you're disappointed romantically - when people evolve or they move on, when somebody doesn't love you in the same way anymore or you don't love somebody in the same way - it's devastating. Just because you leave a relationship doesn't mean that you don't love that person. It doesn't mean that you don't miss that person terribly.”
“Most asylum seekers do get permanent visas, so the earlier they receive the appropriate help, the faster they will become part of the community. They'll get jobs and start paying taxes too. They will see Australia as a nation with a sense of care and concern. That's so important for a cohesive society. It helps build a sense of belonging. And in terms of common decency, it's what should be happening... For God's sake, this is Australia, people should be treated with decency and humanity.”
“I would be comfortable to bat anywhere,”
“This parrot is no more. It has ceased to be. It's expired and gone to meet its maker. This is a late parrot. It's a stiff. Bereft of life, it rests in peace. If you hadn't nailed it to the perch, it would be pushing up the daisies. It's rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible. This is an ex-parrot.”

Source : Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam, Terry Jones (2009). “Monty Python Live!”, Hyperion
“You need help when you're starting out. On the other hand, some people are very naturalistic to begin with.”
“Male crews know that women cinematographers are here to stay, and there will be more of us. If they're professionals, they behave as such.”

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