“A lot of what people called courage was only undifferentiated energy cut loose by the intensity of the moment, mind loss that sent the actor on an incredible run; if he survived it he had the chance later to decide whether he’d really been brave or just overcome with life, even ecstasy.”
― Dispatches
― Dispatches
“She look like she ain't long for this world but dressed well for the next.”
― The Color Purple
― The Color Purple
“It seems to me... that love is the most important thing in the world. It may be important to great thinkers to examine the world, to explain it and despise it. But I think it is only important to love the world, not to despise it, not for us to hate each other, but to be able to regard the world and ourselves and all beings with love, admiration, and respect.”
― Siddhartha
― Siddhartha
“What is your work in this world?” “I don’t know what it is yet. I’m back in school now.” “It’s getting pretty late in the day for you to have so few interests and convictions. How old are you, Mr. Midge?”
― The Dog of the South
― The Dog of the South
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