"I see artists as a great battalion moving through paint, words, music towards cosmological interpretation."

-- Lawrence Durrell

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“If I was a Greek citizen I'd be out there trying to bring down this monstrosity that has been put upon those people.”
“If i'm not with somebody who really excites or inspires me, then I'd rather be by myself.”

Source : "Blake Lively: Savage Blonde". Interview with Nina Garcia, www.marieclaire.com. June 11, 2012.
“I still like to keep all the love songs for the Grobanites, I like to make sure that they know those are just for them.”
“Many people entertain the idea that Christianity,like almost any other religion,is basically a system of beliefs-you know, a set of doctrines or a code of behavior, a philosophy, an ideology. But that's a myth. Christianity is not at all like Buddhism or Islam or Confucianism. The founders of those religions said (in effect), 'Here is what I teach. Believe my teachings. Follow my philosophy.' Jesus said, 'Follow me'(Matthew 9:9). Leaders of the world's religions said, 'What do you think about what I teach?' Jesus said, 'Who do you say I am?'(Luke 9:20)”

Source : Josh McDowell, Bob Hostetler (2011). “Don't Check Your Brains at the Door”, p.62, Thomas Nelson Inc
“Objects of Appreciation: Every time you go to use a utensil or instrument, take pleasure and feel gratitude for the fact that you have such an object available. If you focus on this, you'll be able to be lifted many many times each day. Some common examples include: a pen, fork, cup, key, computers, clock, chair, stapler, and eyeglasses.”
“I never felt like I was forced to do anything.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“When your whole world is shaken from all the risks we have taken, Dance with me, dance with me into the colors of the dusk.”

Source : Song: In The Colors, Album: Lifeline
“I had true rivalries. Not only did I want to beat my opponent, but I didn't want to let him up, either. I had a rivalry with Mac, Lendl, Borg. Everybody knew there was tension between us, on court and off. That's what's really ingrained in my mind: 'This is real. This isn't a soft rivalry.' There were no hugs and kisses.”

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