"Writing is both bomb and bomb disposal-a necessary shattering of cliche and assumption, and a powerful defusing of the soul-destroying messages of modern life (that nothing matters, nothing changes, money is everything, etc). Writing is a state of being as well as an act of doing."

-- Jeanette Winterson

#Powerful Quotes #Writing Quotes #Soul Quotes

“The fans have access to the show and the creators, even if it's not direct. I don't know any television creators that don't follow the message boards. The feedback is so immediate, to see what is working and what isn't, and what's working better than you anticipated.”

Source : Source: collider.com
“Given a choice between life and death, choose life. Given a choice between right and wrong, choose what's right. And given a choice between a terrible truth and a beautiful lie, choose the truth every time.”

Source : Mira Grant (2012). “Blackout: The Newsflesh Trilogy:”, p.133, Hachette UK
“Like, you can find your dream, if you firmly believe. You have to have the innocence, and you have to have the daringness to trust.”
“Sadly, far too many politicians in Washington lack the courage to do something to fix our problems. They are worried about the political implications of making the hard choices we so desperately need to cut spending and shrink government.”
“Hope may be the thing that pulls you forward, may be the thing that keeps you going, but that it's dangerous, that it's painful and risky, that it's making a dare in the world and when has the world ever let us win a dare?”
“A lot of people are afraid of heights. Not me, I'm afraid of widths.”
“It's been interesting that a diversity of roles have come my way, and that I've had the opportunity to do them. To me, it's about going for a good role that has something to say, and that's a challenge. I've been lucky enough to play everything from a homeless guy to this crazy male nurse.”

Source : Source: aalbc.com
“Do not let your deeds belie your words, lest when you speak in church someone may say to himself, "Why do you not practice what you preach?”

Source : "Letter 54" by Saint Jerome,

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