"The true men of action in our time those who transform the world are not the politicians and statesmen but the scientists. Unfortunately poetry cannot celebrate them because their deeds are concerned with things, not persons, and are therefore speechless. When I find myself in the company of scientists, I feel like a shabby curate who has strayed by mistake into a drawing room full of dukes."

-- W. H. Auden

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“The word 'creative' refers simply to the use of literary craft in presenting nonfictionâ€”that is, factually accurate prose about real people and eventsâ€”in a compelling, vivid manner. To put it another way, creative nonfiction writers do not make things up; they make ideas and information that already exist more interesting and, often, more accessible.”
“A degree of lying - you know, white lies - seems to be inherent in all languages and all forms of communication.”
“Never interrupt your opponent when he's destroying himself.”

Source : "New Day" with Chris Cuomo, edition.cnn.com. August 17, 2016.
“There is only one death, so let it be in the path of Allah”
“Have a good physical outlet of some sport or exercise. Overcome evil with good. You can overcome many evil inclinations through good physical exertion and healthful activities. A healthy soul...is in better condition to overthrow the devil.”
“People are interested in examining the way we consume narratives.”
“When we get christened or married or die, we drift naturally in the direction of the church. And in moments of crisis, when our spiritual Tom-Tom is no longer telling us what to do, we find ourselves scrabbling at the vicarage door.”
“The world is a great book, of which they that never stir from home read only a page.”

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