"I see no reason to keep silent about my enjoyment of the sound of my own voice as I work."

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Source : Muriel Spark (2001). “Loitering with Intent”, p.80, New Directions Publishing

Muriel Spark

#Voice Quotes #Sound Quotes #Quiet Quotes

“I eat 230 grams of protein daily, 308 grams of carbohydrates, maybe 70 grams of fat. I can have one cheat meal a week but it can't be that I eat until I'm stuffed; I eat until I'm satisfied.”

Source : "Tyson Gay" by Dave Golokhov, www.askmen.com.
“We have enough experiences in a day to make art for a decade.”

Source : Eric Maisel (2013). “Making Your Creative Mark: Nine Keys to Achieving Your Artistic Goals”, p.204, New World Library
“My list of things I never pictured myself saying when I pictured myself as a parent has grown over the years.”
“I don't think we should do anything that should make the people hate the American people more.”
“Losing a game is not a big deal, except you've got to make sure that you move on and get the next one.”
“Contentment: The smother of invention.”
“Ireland regards sex, when she regards it at all, with an entirely primitive and practical eye.”
“Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale, but surely, a great rich country like ours will see that those who are dependent on us are properly provided for.”

Source : "Message to the Public," Times (London), 11 Feb. 1913

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