"Books leave gestures in the body; a certain way of moving, of turning, a certain closing of the eyes, a way of leaving, hesitations. Books leave certain sounds, a certain pacing; mostly they leave the elusive, which is all the story. They leave much more than the words."

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Source : Dionne Brand (2012). “A Map to the Door of No Return: Notes to Belonging”, p.227, Vintage Canada

Dionne Brand

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“Why are we honoring this man? Have we run out of human beings?”
“Many years ago I resolved never to bother with New Year's resolutions, and I've stuck with it ever since.”
“The reason that the book exists is because there was a gap in you. You wrote the book to fulfill that gap in some way.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“And when they played they really played. And when they worked they really worked.”
“Versatile Tangerine is striking enough to stand on its own and adds vitality to a printed pattern. Good natured and friendly, but with a tangy edge, this fun-loving color invites a smile.”

Source : "Fashion color report". PANTONE 15-1247 Tangerine, www.pantone.com. Spring 2015.
“I think generally, in life, I try to always ensure that there are periodic moments where I do venture out of my comfort zone, because that's what keeps you alive. That's what keeps you from getting stale.”

Source : "Queen Rania: World Cannot Afford To Be Cynical". Interview with Michele Norris, www.npr.org. April 22, 2009.
“To listen to critics, pro or con, and take their words to heart is to subcontract your self-esteem to strangers. (from Workbook)”

Source : Steven Heighton (2011). “Workbook: Memos and Dispatches On Writing”, p.28, ECW Press
“Do not read beauty magazines. They only make you feel ugly.”

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