"Creativity represents a miraculous coming together of the uninhibited energy of the child with its apparent opposite and enemy, the sense of order imposed on the disciplined adult intelligence."

-- Norman Podhoretz

#Children Quotes #Creativity Quotes #Carpe Diem Quotes

“Time after time have nations, ay, and rich and strong nations, learned in the arts, been, and passed away to be forgotten, so that no memory of them remains. This is but one of several; for Time eats up the works of man.”
“In the gospels the very first step a man must take is an act which radically affects his whole existence.”
“That could be the carrot on the top of the cake”
“I was told David Letterman and Kaufman had heart attacks on the same day: David Letterman's heart attack was at a hospital in NYC. Kaufman's heart attack was at the red light district in Amsterdam, Holland. I think Kaufman had more fun. You're a great artist. I just love the way you painted my portrait.”
“You have to keep fit being a singer - that's part of the job. You can't do it unless you have incredible stamina.”
“The period of debate is closed. Arms, as a last resource, must decide the contest.”
“The most effective weapon against crime is cooperation... The efforts of all law enforcement agencies with the support and understanding of the American people.”
“What impressed me particularly in Vienna was the strict order everywhere. No mob disturbances of any kind, in spite of the greatly increased liberty and relaxation of police regulations.”

Source : Fritz Kreisler (2014). “Four Weeks In The Trenches; The War Story Of A Violinist [Illustrated Edition]”, p.12, Pickle Partners Publishing

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