"Because the blues is the basis of most American music in the 20th century. It's a 12-bar form that's played by jazz, bluegrass and country musicians. It has a rhythmic vocabulary that's been used by rock n' roll. It's related to spirituals, and even the American fiddle tradition."

-- Wynton Marsalis

#Inspiring Quotes #Country Quotes #Rocks Quotes

“It is also, I would guess, a universal that in all societies people value respectability granted to them.”
“Error sometimes supplies the surprise that makes life interesting.”
“Happiness consists of being able to tell the truth without hurting anyone.”

Source : "Fictional character: Guido". "8½", www.imdb.com. 1963.
“This isn't fair. I tell you guys everything. I don't hold back anything." "Believe me, I know," Della said. "I know more about you and Perry's relationship than the law allows.”
“Never advise anyone to go to war or to get married.”
“Unless a man works he cannot find out what he is able to do.”

Source : PHILIP GILBERT HAMERTON (1878). “MODERN FRENCHMEN”
“When we were small, Rose and I used to play a game called connect the dots. I loved it. I loved drawing a line from dot number 1 to dot number 2 and so on. Most of all, I loved the moment when the chaotic sprinkle of dots resolved itself into a picture. That's what stories do. They connect the random dots of life into a picture. But it's all an illusion. Just try to connect the dots of life. You'll end up with a lunatic scribble.”

Source : Franny Billingsley (2011). “Chime”, p.45, Penguin
“Love who you are and what you are and what you do. Laugh at yourself and at life and nothing can touch you.”

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