"How deeply one felt when alone."

--

Source : William Steig (2013). “Abel's Island”, p.69, Macmillan

William Steig

“I believe in the discipline of mastering the best that other people have ever figured out. I don't believe in just sitting down and trying to dream it all up yourself. Nobody's that smart.”
“I love westerns. John Ford is one of the 10 best directors.”
“I've never really taken more than four days off, so it was a lot for me to go away for three-and-a-half months. I went all over Europe. I walked on a whole bunch of beaches and I did a lot of thinking.”
“God can make greatness out of a great mess”
“Elections are about choices. They're about distinguishing one from the other. There is a political element to that, and of course it has to do with policy, as well.”

Source : GOP Presidential Debate in New Hampshire, archives.nbclearn.com. January 08, 2012.
“Man's experience is indeed a seamless garment, no part of which can be separated from the rest.”
“The ship of democracy, which has weathered all storms, may sink through the mutiny of those on board.”

Source : "The American Mercury" Magazine, Volume 93, 1961.
“I'm not a chef. I haven't created any new technique in the kitchen. I'm not a rocket scientist. I think I'm good at writing accessible, fun, and affordable meals for the average American family. That's what I think I'm good at.”

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