"Landscapes are culture before they are nature; constructs of the imagination projected onto wood and water and rock. It is... difficult to think of a single natural system that has not, for better or worse, been substantially modified by human culture. The cultural habits of humanity have always made room for the sacredness of nature."

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Source : "Preview", www.theguardian.com. May 26, 2007.

Simon Schama

#Funny Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Animal Quotes

“Evangelistic preaching is what Daddy does, I never thought I would.”
“I think America is going to have to think through whether it wants to uplift the political dialogue or advance an approach that divides and, frankly, can lead to violence.”
“Break my face, my back, my arms, my neck. But please don't break my heart.”
“The minute I sat in front of a canvas I was happy. Because it was a world, and I could do what I liked in it.”

Source : Carolyn Kinder Carr, Alice Neel (2002). “Alice Neel: women”, Rizzoli Intl Pubns
“Yes no yes no yes no? Red blue? Yes red, no blue? No red, yes no? In out, up down? Do don't, can can't? Choices sit on the shelf life New shoes in a shoe shop. If the in crowd are squeezing into a must-have shoe And the one pair left are too tiny for you Don't feel compelled into choosing them If you're really a size 9, buy that size. While everyone else Hobbles round with sore feet Your choices should feel comfortable Or they aren't your choices at all. Why limp when you can sprint”
“Having a camera is a really easy and quick way to indulge in your creative side.”

Source : Source: blogs.indiewire.com
“Of two evils, I always choose the lesser.”
“I'm so happy for anyone who chooses to get married! I want more people to join the club.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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