"The journey is my home."

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Source : Muriel Rukeyser (1957). “One Life”, New York : Simon and Schuster

Muriel Rukeyser

#Home Quotes #Journey Quotes

“The American is said to become full-flavored, and in time a most all-round man, through the polish which Europe can impart.”
“I live for art. I love entertaining people, making them smile and think. I love to know that a little piece of what they see, read or what they listen to is something that they can think about or see the world in a different way. Art is never-ending and Iâ€™d like to leave something that survives me when Iâ€™ll die.”
“The soul is kissed by God in its innermost regions. With interior yearning, grace and blessing are bestowed. It is a yearning to take on God's gentle yoke, It is a yearning to give one's self to God's Way.”
“Fortunes are made, if I the facts may state-- Though poor myself, I know the fortunate: First, there's a knowledge of the way from whence Good fortune comes--and this is sterling sense: Then perseverance, never to decline The chase of riches till the prey is thine; And firmness never to be drawn away By any passion from that noble prey-- By love, ambition, study, travel, fame, Or the vain hope that lives upon a name.”
“Our greatest troubles spring from something that is as admirable as it is dangerous ... our impatience to better the lot of our fellows.”
“It's his show and I'm just trying to make him look good. If we were the same age there might be a little tension, but I'm on my way out... I am here to serve your every need, King James.”
“I'm a very, very proud Canadian, and having the privilege to represent my country on the international level was the highlight of my 18-year career.”
“The praise of the praiseworthy is above all rewards.”

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