"Being so deeply rooted in one place and culture allows a genuine writer to experiment wildly with the material without ever losing touch with its essence."

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Source : Dana Gioia (2003). “Barrier of a common language: an American looks at contemporary British poetry”, Univ of Michigan Pr

Dana Gioia

#Essence Quotes #Culture Quotes #Losing Quotes

“A huge number of people are going through the process of awakening, some in the early stages, some in later stages, and it's wonderful to see.”
“Resolve not to be overcome by evil, but to combat evil with good.”
“It is your birthright to have a life of meaning and purpose. Whether or not the people in your life have consistently celebrated your incarnation, you deserve to celebrate your existence.”
“Hello, babies. Welcome to Earth. It's hot in the summer and cold in the winter. It's round & wet & crowded. At the outside, babies, you've got about a hundred years here. There's only one rule that I know of, babies-God damn it, you've got to be kind.”
“Sometimes you gotta mess up a little bit to wake up”
“Time, ain't nothin, but time. It's a verse with no rhyme, and it all comes down to you.”
“If there is not justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government.”
“There is much more of God available than we have ever known or imagined, but we have become so satisfied with where we are and what we have that we donâ€™t press in for Godâ€™s best.”

Source : Tommy Tenney (2005). “God Chasers”, p.22, Destiny Image Publishers

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