"A novel must give a sense of permanence as well as a sense of life."

--

E. M. Forster

#Writing Quotes #Giving Quotes #Novel Quotes

“One of my favorite stories was Black Orchid, because it was so different from all the others. I especially enjoyed dancing the Charleston. I have always been keen on dancing.”
“Integrity, or the lack of it, touches almost every facet of our lives-everything we say, every thought and desire.”
“To touch somebodyâ€™s heart with design.”
“Fear is the mother of all gods ... Nature does all things spontaneously, by herself, without the meddling of the gods.”
“In a battle between Â two ideas, the best one doesn't necessarily win. No, the idea that wins is the one with the most fearless heretic behind it.”
“You can talk all you want about having a clear purpose and strategy for your life, but ultimately this means nothing if you are not investing the resources you have in a way that is consistent with your strategy. In the end, a strategy is nothing but good intentions unless it's effectively implemented.”
“Or certainly I would need time - which I would love to have but there almost never is on a film - to just spend a week with a roomful of guys laying down these patterns.”
“Eradicate poverty. This is all that matters in my country. When I am out training I think about this a lot; when I am running it is going over in my mind. As a country we cannot move forward until we eradicate poverty.”

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