"People thought becoming an adult meant that all your acts had consequences; in fact it was just the opposite."

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Source : "The Art of Fielding". Book by Chad Harbach, September 2011.

Chad Harbach

#Opposites Quotes #People Quotes #Becoming Quotes

“But as I see it, the most corrupt art is the sentimental the art of orange blossoms which make pale women swoon.”

Source : 1883 Letter to his son Lucien.
“We carry within ourselves the direction our lives will take. Within ourselves burn the timeless, fateful stars.”
“I was performing skin grafts and became interested in why skin wouldn't graft permanently.”
“I don't know what lies ahead, but I want to keep going forever...”
“A warrior seeks to act rather than talk.”
“Never underestimate your talents, and try not to compare or wish for the talents of others. Focus on and accept the talents you have, and you will find great fulfillment in life.”

Source : Jane Powell (2007). “Meditations for Women”, p.102, Jane Powell
“Curran scrutinized Martâ€™s face. â€œI canâ€™t figure out if he wants to kill you or screw you.â€ â€œIâ€™ll be glad to make the choice for him.â€ Curran looked back at me. â€œWhy is it you always attract creeps?â€ â€œYou tell me.â€ Ha! Walked right into that one, yes, he did.”
“I think reviewers have become particularly venomous because, in a way, the power has been sucked from them. A 15-year-old can write a review on the Internet and it means as much as Roger Ebert's review, and that just makes Roger Ebert mad, so he comes out harder and stronger.”

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