Marianne

“In Washington Square, one could still feel the characters of Henry James and the presence of the author himself. Entering the perimeters of the white arch, one was greeted by the sounds of bongos and acoustic guitars, protest singers, political arguments, activists leafleting, older chess players challenged by the young. This open atmosphere was something I had not experienced, simple freedom that did not seem to be oppressive to anyone.”
― Patti Smith, Just Kids

“I sit there thinking about how much courage it takes to live an ordinary life.”
― Colum McCann, Let the Great World Spin

“That’s what I like about God. You get to know Him by His occasional absence.”
― Colum McCann, Let the Great World Spin

“Cynicism is easy. An optimist is a braver cynic.”
― Colum McCann, TransAtlantic