"Systems are to be appreciated by their general effects, and not by particular exceptions."

-- James F. Cooper

#Appreciated Quotes #Exception Quotes #Particular Quotes

“The ever-rising cost of living: Someday soon, the corporate technicians will be locking meters on our noses and charging us a royalty on the air we breathe.”
“Virtue is the strength and power of the daughters of God.”
“Do not fancy, as too many do, that thou canst praise God by singing hymns to Him in church once a week, and disobeying Him all the week long. He asks of thee works as well as words; and more, he asks of thee works first and words after.”
“Trust the Lord. He is the good shepherd. He knows His sheep. And His sheep know His voice.”
“Loafing is the most productive part of a writer's life.”
“I woke up this morning,â€ Gabriel said, â€œthinking of nothing more than rolling over and pulling you into my arms and kissing you again. Kissing: only kissing. As if I were a green boy of fourteen. In case you donâ€™t realize it, Kate, kissing is not a manâ€™s usual inclination in the morning.”
“Don't be overwhelmed by a man's fancy car, fancy house or fancy clothes. It's really the person inside the care, house and clothes that matters. By the same token, don't be underwhelmed by a less-than-fancy car, house or clohtes. Women can earn the car and house themselves, and you can always buy your man nice clothes, too.”
“I love funny women, and just being around them talking is fine with me. I love an interesting mind.”

Source : "No Small Change". Interview with George Wayne, www.vanityfair.com. February 14, 2013.

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