"When I got up this morning the sea was full of sun pennies - and now it all seems to be covered in lemon scrim. Writers ought to live far inland or next to the city dump, if they are ever to get any work one. Or perhaps they need to be stronger-minded than I am."

-- Mary Ann Shaffer

#Morning Quotes #Writing Quotes #Sea Quotes

“Making a definitive declaration of intent or meaning kills the photograph.”
“Recently I saw Kasparov and he looked to me as still young and potent champion.”
“Hip-hop has done more damage to black and brown people than racism in the last 10 years,”

Source : "Journalist Geraldo Rivera". "The Tavis Smiley show", www.pbs.org. February 23, 2015.
“Feeling unworthy is like putting a huge obstacle into the God force, into the life force which is everywhere.”
“How can one better magnify the Almighty than by sniggering with him at his little jokes, particularly the poorer ones?”
“I feel bad for the kids that are in school right now and the young people all across America who don't realize that the grownups who are supposed to be running this country are the verge of leaving them as the first generation of Americans worse off than the generation before.”
“It seems that simply being willing to express our views clearly, persuasively and without malice, can be a powerful invitation to others who may be lurking out there, in agreement with us but unsure whether their position is speakable or practical.”
“...Competitive Skaters must be prepared for a lot of work, challenges, self-discipline, and motivation. The desire must be there, but more importantly, your love for the sport.”

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