"Given the devaluation of literature and of the study of foreign languages per se in the United States, as well as the preponderance of theory over text in graduate literature studies, creative writing programs keep literature courses populated."

-- Marilyn Hacker

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“Regardless of what Einstein had come up with, it is very possible that a few hundred years into the future some scientist comes up with something that they have spotted in the universe that we have no idea exists today.”
“You should pursue your passion. If you're passionate about something and you work hard, then I think you will be successful.”

Source : "The World's Online Marketplace". The Academy of Achievement Interview, www.achievement.org. October 27, 2000.
“Men only act in a state of necessity and usually only recognise necessity in a situation of crisis.”
“I've been a loyal person all my life and I'd like to finish my career here”
“When a band first comes along, they should be confusing and doing something people don't accept. You don't want the first reaction to just be, "Oh, I get that."”

Source : "Hot Chip". Interview with Ryan Dombal, pitchfork.com. June 8, 2012.
“Managing perfect body weight is not a complicated rocket science. Our body is made up of food which we eat during our day to day life. If we are overweight or obese at the moment then one thing is certain that the food which we eat is unhealthy.”
“I like to play any character that allows me the freedom to explore it and teach the audience something they didn't know, and show them a journey they identify with... or be inspired, or moved. Anything that touches someone's heart is important for me.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“We had a love-hate relationship. Jackie knew exactly what she could get out of one of my photos.”

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