"Lie on the bridge and watch the water flowing past. Or run, or wade through the swamp in your red boots. Or roll yourself up and listen to the rain falling on the roof. It's very easy to enjoy yourself."

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Source : Tove Jansson (2008). “Moomin Book Three: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip”, Drawn and Quarterly

Tove Jansson

#Running Quotes #Lying Quotes #Fall Quotes

“Let us guide our students over the road of discipline from materials, through function, to creative work.”
“I think i'm just breathing, that's all. And there's a difference between breathing and being alive.”
“I am creating an atmosphere! Oh, Unc, weâ€™ve finally got bodies in this joint! Paying bodies. We could have a good racket going here.â€ â€œIâ€™m not interested in a â€˜racket.â€™ Iâ€™m an academic.â€ â€œThatâ€™s okay, Unc. I wonâ€™t hold it against you.”
“In the world which we know, among the different and primitive geniuses that preside over the evolution of the several species, there exists not one, excepting that of the dog, that ever gave a thought to the presence of man.”
“All of our humanity is dependent upon recognizing the humanity in others”
“It doesn't matter who you are, or what you've done, or think you can do. There's a confrontation with destiny awaiting you. Somewhere, there is a chile you cannot eat.”

Source : "Celluloid Heroes" (song) (1972)
“Bedtime rituals for children ease the way to the elsewhere of slumber - teeth brushing and pajamas, the voice of a parent reading, the feel and smell of the old blanket or toy, the nightlight glowing in a corner.”
“I really enjoy taking an outdoor shower.”

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