"Literature is capable of being a subject that people want to catch up on or discuss, whether at a coffee shop or a watercooler. It can become an intrinsic part of their dialogue."

-- Mark Z. Danielewski

#Coffee Quotes #People Quotes #Literature Quotes

“Every concrete object has abstract value, is timeless in the dream parallel.”

Source : Hilda Doolittle, Louis L. Martz (1986). “Collected Poems 1912-1944”, p.523, New Directions Publishing
“We hear so much about weapons of mass destruction. But nine out of 10 war victims are killed by guns. It's the AK-47 that's a weapon of mass destruction.”
“A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.”

Source : Horace Mann (1867). “Thoughts”, p.225
“I use Windows; '98 second edition and it works very good for me. You know, I just started on the computer about 9 months ago and am fascinated with the possibilities. I don't know what I would do without it now.”

Source : Interview With Stephen Moore, www.stevemoorebooks.com. March 29, 2000.
“Never bring a gun to a fight where the other guy has a time-machine and tomorrow's newspapers.”

Source : Usenet article, 2006.
“The center will not hold if it has been spot-welded by an operator whose deepest concern is not with the weld but with his lottery ticket.”

Source : Donald Barthelme (1981). “Sixty stories”, Putnam Adult
“Science fiction readers probably have the gene for novelty, and seem to enjoy a cascade of invention as much as a writer enjoys providing one.”
“Women have to be in the mood for sex. Men have to be breathing.”

Source : Lois Greiman (2007). “Unmanned”, p.84, Dell

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