"There is in Ammiel Alcalayâ€™s work an unabashed tenderness for the world as it is, and that makes him courageous, different."

-- Etel Adnan

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“He had a heart that could have held the entire empire of the world; and, in the end, he had to content himself with a cellar.”
“I am also very proud to be a liberal. Why is that so terrible these days? The liberals were liberatorsthey fought slavery, fought for women to have the right to vote, fought against Hitler, Stalin, fought to end segregation, fought to end apartheid. Liberals put an end to child labor and they gave us the five day work week! What's to be ashamed of?”
“Calla readjusted, wrapping the silk around her other thigh instead. "Which one's he again? The pretty one?" Blue and Gansey exchanged a look. Blue's look said, I'm so, so sorry. Gansey's said, Am I the pretty one?”
“When we no longer seek God for His blessings, we have time to seek Him for Himself.”
“The richer people, when they get another $100,000, or another million, or 10 million, don't tend to spend it as much as the poorer people would if they got another $100 or $1,000 or $5,000. All the empirical evidence suggests that the rich tend to consume a lower proportion of income than middle and lower-income people.”

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“Dear young people, don't be afraid to marry. A faithful and fruitful marriage will bring you happiness.”
“If you wish to enjoy a position, find ways of being useful, hard working and cooperative with the people whose favour has given you the position”
“It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.”

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