"Writing poetry is a state of free float."

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Margaret Atwood

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“It is impossible to predict the time and progress of revolution. It is governed by its own more or less mysterious laws.”
“The world supports a multi-million dollar industry of intelligence and ability research, but it devotes virtually nothing to determine why this intelligence is squandered by engaging in amazing, breathtaking acts of stupidity.”
“John [Lasseter] always said that he was Andy, and Joe [Ranft] and I were Sid, and I think that's true.”
“It's a dream come true to have someone else portray me. Because I've been living this life for a long time, and I'm over myself.”
“The fishing is a great relief for me. When I'm out there's no cell phone ringing. I'm out there fishing with bears. I'm in the middle of God's country catching tons of fish. I just absolutely love it.”
“Sermons remain one of the last forms of public discourse where it is culturally forbidden to talk back.”

Source : Harvey Cox (2013). “The Secular City: Secularization and Urbanization in Theological Perspective”, p.261, Princeton University Press
“I will sing whatever I'm given to sing. Growing up, I would sing anything that I was given. If the choir needed a first tenor, I would sing first tenor. If they needed a bass, I would sing bass. Throughout my life, I just figured out ways to hit notes I needed to hit.”

Source : "THE LEADING MEN: Josh Young and Paul Nolan, Jesus Christ Superstar's Judas and Jesus". Interview with Michael Gioia, www.playbill.com. March 22, 2012.
“My wish is that we design the future of learning. We don't want to be spare parts for a great human computer.”

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