"What is commonly called literary history is actually a record of choices."

-- Louise Bernikow

#Choices Quotes #Records Quotes

“It is no longer correct to regard higher education solely as a privilege. It is a basic right in today's world.”
“I suppose I could have sat back and pitied myself. For a time I wondered if I'd ever be able to go on to a stage and perform again. After a couple of weeks I began to feel I could fight my way back to health if I put my mind to it. I thought to myself: 'Pity never did anybody any good. Go on. Patsy, show 'em what you can do'”
“I realised that reading was the key that opened the door to secret lands, strange places and the worlds behind other people's eyes.”
“I like to write when I feel I'm the real me.”
“Obama specializes in knocking down straw men. 'I reject the view that says our problems will simply take care of themselves,' he said, implying that's the view of Republicans. It's the view of almost no one.”

Source : "The Return of Big Government" by Fred Barnes, www.weeklystandard.com. March 9, 2009.
“All bad writers are in love with the epic.”
“As parents, you may confidently rear your children according to Gods Word. While bringing up your children, you are to remember that your children are not your 'possessions' but instead are the Lords gift to you. You are to exercise faithful stewardship in their lives.”
“Brave men are brave from the very first.”

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