"When I was very young my mother sang to me at bedtime and my dad would often play the banjo or fiddle in the evening. I knew music was important and central to everything, most particularly it had a powerful healing value and created a sense of peace and security. This stood out to me as I always felt the world was precarious and dangerous, and music supplied those moments of real peace and safety."

-- Rory Block

#Mother Quotes #Powerful Quotes #Dad Quotes

“I did the first study because I had been exposed to something that I took to be important and interesting - this thought reform process - in the military.”
“It seems at times I should be a composer of sounds, not only of rhythms and colors. Walking under the trees, I felt as if the color made sound.”
“What happens with identity politics sometimes is there's a competition among the oppressed: You're more oppressed than me and if not, then unfortunately you may not receive as much attention. What we need to do is make sure we're focusing on what our core American values are, and ensure that everyone feels as though we are in this together.”
“Your patience will be rewarded.”

Source : "Good Eats". Documentary, www.imdb.com. 1999 - 2012.
“In Japanese art, space assumed a dominant role and its position was strengthened by Zen concepts.”
“There is a clear matter that I am not a practicing physician; I have never been a practitioner; everybody has known for decades.”

Source : "Jarvik Responds to Lipitor Ad Controversy" by Ryan Owens, Joel Parks, Steve Petyeraki, Maeyen Ibanga, abcnews.go.com. January 16, 2008.
“Something out of the ordinary course of business is taking place that creates an investment opportunity. The list of corporate events that can result in big profits for you runs the gamutâ€”spinoffs, mergers, restructurings, rights offerings, bankruptcies, liquidations, asset sales, distributions.”
“Why are you constantly escorting me places?â€ I say. â€œIsnâ€™t there a depraved activity youâ€™re supposed to be taking part in? Kicking puppies or spying on girls while they change, or something?”

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