"The writer cannot be a mere storyteller; he cannot be a mere teacher; he cannot merely X-ray societyâ€™s weaknesses, its ills, its perils. He or she must be actively involved shaping its present and its future."

-- Ken Saro-Wiwa

#Teacher Quotes #Rays Quotes #Weakness Quotes

“A conservative party that reshapes its self-presentation according to the suggestions of the liberal media, of course, may very well get what such lack of courage deserves. Having been told by their opponents for years that the key to Republican victory was a softening of the message and more smiles, Republicans have now apparently taken a big dose of this medicine. One might counsel more caution in accepting medicine from one's enemies.”
“Animals are ever so psychic. There are some people who just can't come in here. The cats particularly seem to know. You can fool everybody, but landy M deary-me, you can't fool a cat. They seem to know who's not right, if you know what I mean.”
“Killing is an excellent way of dealing with a hostility problem.”
“Stand tall and believe in yourself”
“On my first days here I did not start work immediately but, as planned, I took it easy for a few days - flicked through books, studied Japanese art a little.”
“Life goes on and on after one's luck has run out. Youthfulness persists, alas, long after one has ceased to be young.”

Source : Glenway Wescott (1940). “The pilgrim hawk: a love story”
“You must consider the bottom line, but make it integrity before profits.”
“Climate change is also clearly a matter of huge interest and concern for the scientific community.”

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