"A certain amount of opposition is a great help to a man. Kites rise against, not with, the wind."

-- Lewis Mumford

#Inspirational Quotes #Motivational Quotes #Courage Quotes

“Music is poetry with personality.”

Source : Twitter post from Jun 21, 2011
“I know now that most people are so closely concerned with themselves that they are not aware of their own individuality, I can see myself, and it has helped me to say what I want to say in paint.”
“Waiting for supply-side economics to work is like leaving the landing lights on for Amelia Earhart.”
“For the most part, I meet people who are like 'I really like your work. I'm watching your career. I want to see you do well. Keep doing what you do.' I get that so much, and it's so reassuring. I often wish that so many people, who just work normal jobs, could get a pat on the back as much as I do, because it's very complimentary.”
“I think Bush came back because Colin Powell was there. Hey, I'm the brigadier general, baby.”
“Oh, my bad ... I'm sorry for bothering you. I forgot I only exist when you need me for something.”
“I read The Stinky Cheese Man as an adult. I missed that book when I was a kid. I grew up mostly with books bought at yard sales, picture books from the fifties to 1975, which is really a lucky thing.”

Source : "Mac Barnett & Jory John Talk with Roger". Interview with Roger Sutton, www.hbook.com. February 3, 2015.
“Unfortunately, more and more Muslim voices are calling for boycotts of the United States and its products.”

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