"Every grain of experience is food for the greedy growing soul of the artist."

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Source : Anthony Burgess (1982). “Here comes everybody: an introduction to James Joyce for the ordinary reader”, Hamlyn

Anthony Burgess

#Art Quotes #Soul Quotes #Growing Quotes

“It quickly came to be that I grew interested in photographing whatever was there wherever I happened to be. For any reason.”

Source : "Out of the ordinary" by Sean O'Hagan, www.theguardian.com. July 24, 2004.
“The person of Christ is to me the greatest and surest of all facts.”

Source : Philip Schaff (1866). “The person of Christ: the miracle of history, with a reply to Strauss and Renan, and a collection of testimonies of unbelievers”, p.5
“I started at 5 years old in the kitchen table with my family supporting me. I know where I'm from and I know exactly where I'm going.”
“I have a really small rear-view mirror in my life. I look at the rear-view mirror for memories and learning experiences, but I've got a big front windshield and I'm looking at right now. I've got so many projects on my plate.”

Source : Source: bleacherreport.com
“I have always loved Waffle House. It's been like an oasis in the desert many times late at night after one of my concerts.”
“To succeed as a contrarian you must recognize what the crowd believes, have concrete justification for why the majority is wrong, and have the patience and conviction to stick with what is, by definition, an unpopular bet.”
“I am always surprised when I watch the weather report on German television. First they show the map of Europe and then the camera moves to the right. Then comes Kiev, then Moscow and then everything stops. This seems to be the West's view of us - of a wild Russia that begins past Moscow, a place one prefers not to see. This is a big mistake. The West must pay closer attention.”
“The most overrated underrated player in baseball.”

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