"What is it which is bought dearly, offered for nothing, and then most often refused?--Experience, old people's experience."

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Source : Isak Dinesen (2011). “Seven Gothic Tales”, p.115, Vintage

Isak Dinesen

#People Quotes #Experience Quotes #Old People Quotes

“No more the mounting larks, while Daphne sings, Shall, list'ning, in mid-air suspend their wings.”
“You always know when a real inspiration is behind the melody, arrangements, even lyrics. And I know that's really vague, but it's true.”
“Fretfulness of temper will generally characterize those who are negligent of order.”
“I don't know who's worse with little boys, Mario or Michael Jackson.”
“Joys impregnate. Sorrows bring forth.”
“I feel that people are basically trying to do their best in the world. Even when you see people making mistakes, you understand why theyre making a mistake. Everybody has flaws, everybody has demons, everybody has ghosts, but I think you watch people and you see everybody trying to do their best.”
“Manufactured--synthetic--even virtual, if that is what you turned out to be--I would love you.”

Source : Sharon Shinn (2016). “Jenna Starborn”, p.133, Hachette UK
“It was simply this: silence is not a neutral position, whatever your intentions. Silence automatically supports the status quo. When you are a presence that lacks a voice, you create an empty space that another voice - a dominating voice that knows no boundaries - is only too happy to fill.”

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