"In creation myths, a god shapes mud or clay into living form, much like a potter throws a pot or a sculptor reveals the statue within a block of marble. But a writer has to create his own clay or stone before he can begin shaping life from it."

-- Stuart Dybek

#Block Quotes #Writing Quotes #Potters Quotes

“My domineering lover made no apologies for his caveman tendencies.”
“Considering that the race is star-studded no runner will be willing to set the pace for the others. This is why a record will be almost impossible.”
“I always wanted to be a golfer, only I realised that if I'd played golf I would have been skint.”

Source : Interview with Nick Harper, www.theguardian.com. February 26, 2004.
“I don't like talking about 'solutions.' I prefer talking about intelligent responses.”
“I certainly remember building model rockets. It was fun to watch the rocket blast into the air, suspenseful to wonder if the parachute would open to bring the rocket safely back.”
“As free citizens in a political democracy, we have a responsibility to be interested and involved in the affairs of the human community, be it at the local or the global level.”
“However desperate the situation and circumstances, don't despair. When there is everything to fear, be unafraid. When surrounded by dangers, fear none of them. When without resources, depend on resourcefulness. When surprised, take the enemy by surprise.”
“I am moving deeper into my own brain.”

Source : Peter Porter (1972). “Preaching to the converted”, Not Avail

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