"I should like to write about what happens when fictive people encounter and are embellished by real people."

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Source : Jean Giono, John Cumming (2001). “An Italian Journey”, p.30, Northwestern University Press

Jean Giono

#Real Quotes #Writing Quotes #People Quotes

“I have been kicked out of my home for being gay. I felt that.”
“What should we think of someone who never admits error, never entertains doubt but adheres unflinchingly to the same ideas all his life, regardless of new evidence? Doubt and skepticism are signs of rationality. When we are too certain of our opinions, we run the risk of ignoring any evidence that conflicts with our views. It is doubt that shows we are still thinking, still willing to reexamine hardened beliefs when confronted with new facts and new evidence.”
“Change hurts. It makes people insecure, confused, and angry. People want things to be the same as they've always been, because that makes life easier. But, if you're a leader, you can't let your people hang on to the past.”

Source : Richard Marcinko (1997). “Leadership Secrets of the Rogue Warrior: A Commando's Guide to Success”
“They got married, they got divorced, and half their money goes out the window.”
“Anger is a warning signal. It points to problems.”
“Infinite hungers leap no more I in the chance swaying of your dress; and love has changed to kindliness.”
“DJ-ing itself is not just about playing songs. The art of DJ-ing is presenting new songs to the crowd that they haven't heard before and creating a party vibe that's different than just listening to anybody's playlist. It's the only way to truly be big and respected in your craft.”
“Winning doesn't always mean being first. Winning means you're doing better than you've ever done before.”

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