"You are curious and quick, you have a deft mind, and for some unaccountable reason, people tell you things -- useful things."

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Source : Deanna Raybourn (2015). “Dark Road to Darjeeling”, p.221, MIRA

Deanna Raybourn

#People Quotes #Mind Quotes #Reason Quotes

“Iâ€™m the same weight now as Iâ€™ve always been-even before having children-but I have to say thereâ€™s been a redistribution of the flesh!”
“We expect more from technology and less from each other.”

Source : "Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other". Book by Sherry Turkle, 2011.
“Hello again, violinist,' he said in a hoarse voice. 'Fancy meeting you here.”
“"Take my own father! You know what he said in his last moments? On his deathbed, he defied me to name a man who had enjoyed a better life. In spite of the dreadful pain, his face radiated happiness," said Mother, nodding her head comfortably. "Happiness drives out pain, as fire burns out fire."”

Source : Mary Lavin (1970). “Happiness, and other stories”, Constable & Company Limited
“Only where children gather is there any real chance of fun.”
“When people see the terrible scenes of violence on television, when we mourn the death of each and every American man and woman in uniform or a civilian that's killed, that it's hard to see the progress that's being made and it's hard to believe that this is all going to come out for the better.”
“He had a Halloween party and I dressed up as The King. One of the more enjoyable nights I've had. Nobody recognized me. They recognized me, but they recognized me as Elvis. I might have to bring that back to Indianapolis.”
“We extend our hand towards peace. Our people are committed to peace. We know that peace entails painful compromise for both sides.”

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