"It's very hard to imagine the phrase 'consumer society' used so cheerfully, and interpreted so enthusiastically, in England."

-- Julie Burchill

#Phrases Quotes #England Quotes #Imagine Quotes

“Art does not begin with imitation, but with discipline.”
“The next time you get nervous about others opinions, look them mentally in the eye and say, "What you think of me is none of my business."”
“A simple rule, to be followed whether one is in the light or not, gives backbone to one's spiritual life, as nothing else can.”
“Rent is the portion of the earth, which is paid to the landlord for the user of the original and indestructible powers of the soil”
“I'm trying to think of what I'm ashamed of. But, damn, I don't really have any shame.”
“What hope is there for individual reality or authenticity when the forces of violence and orthodoxy, the earthly powers of guns and bombs and manipulated public opinion make it impossible for us to be authentic and fulfilled human beings? The only hope is in the creation of alternative values, alternative realities. The only hope is in daring to redream one's place in the world - a beautiful act of imagination, and a sustained act of self becoming. Which is to say that in some way or another we breach and confound the accepted frontiers of things.”
“The gay community is very fickle. And I know because I'm part of it and I see it every day.”
“Treat people kindly. When you are kind to somebody and I don't mean necessarily "buddy-buddy", just show kindness and consideration. Show that people are worthy and you respect them and you are glad they're with you.”

You may also like:

Camille Paglia
Teacher
Charlie Higson
Actor
Julie Bindel
Writer
Nick Hornby
Novelist
Rod Liddle
Journalist
Suzanne Moore
Journalist
Toby Young
Journalist
Tony Parsons
British journalist
Will Self
Author