"But one had to go back to the beginning of things, always. Trace the thread of life - find the knot - untangle it."

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Source : Martha Ostenso (1929). “The Young May Moon”

Martha Ostenso

#Thread Quotes #Knots Quotes #Threads Of Life Quotes

“In the realm of Nature there is nothing purposeless, trivial, or unnecessary”
“The silence depressed me. It wasn't the silence of silence. It was my own silence.”
“Research, for me, it's trying to get a mood, a mood of a place and style of people and it's also trying to boost my confidence and get the adrenalin flowing. I go off on my trips to odd places and dark corners, feeling somewhat apprehensive and nervous.”

Source : Source: www.theguardian.com
“I've always wondered why there isn't a great French novel about the German occupation. The nouveau roman authors weren't interested in telling that sort of thing.”
“If a man isn't being nice when you're out, all you have to do is remain polite and then go home early.”
“You must learn to love only that which cannot be stolen.”
“He thinks he believes only what he sees, but he is much better at believing than at seeing.”
“We actually grew closer as friends years later when we started doing personal appearances together. I stayed in touch with Andy [Griffith] and Don [Knotts] until they passed away.”

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