"All earthly delights are sweeter in expectation than in enjoyment; but all spiritual pleasures more in fruition than in expectation."

-- Francois Fenelon

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“I was teaching drum lessons at a few high schools - everything from marching to classical to rock and jazz. I found that really rewarding, having to explain my thought process, having to think about stuff that I take for granted or as second nature.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com
“The life that intends to be wholly obedient, wholly submissive, wholly listening, is astonishing in its completeness. Its joys are ravishing, its peace profound, its humility the deepest, its power world-shaking, its love enveloping, its simplicity that of a trusting child.”
“Unhappy the land that is in need of heroes.”
“The ability to reduce everything to simple fundamental laws does not imply the ability to start from those laws and reconstruct the universe.”
“Oh, I always think everyone feels left out.”

Source : "Sadie Jones: 'You imagine a cathedral and on the page it's a garden shed'". Interview with Elizabeth Day, www.theguardian.com. March 31, 2012.
“And I'm suppose to sit by while you date boys and fall in love with someone else, get married...?" His voice tightened. "And meanwhile, I'll die a little bit more every day, watching.”
“Before, I was more concerned with getting on the radio, like many young artists.”
“As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man, I have chalked up many a mile. Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, and I learned much from both of their styles.”

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