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

“Okay, we didn’t work, and all
memories to tell you the truth aren’t good.
But sometimes there were good times.
Love was good. I loved your crooked sleep
beside me and never dreamed afraid.

There should be stars for great wars
like ours.”
― Sandra Cisneros (Author)

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

“She likes the people with the endurance to tolerate the drudge, the ones who know that pain is a requirement, not a curse.”
― Colum McCann, Let the Great World Spin