2014 National Book Award Quotes & Sayings

We live in capitalism. Its power seems inescapable. So did the divine right of kings. — Ursula K. Le Guin

The most violent, mean and malignant passions of the human breast, the Furies of private interest. — Karl Marx

I've never had any problems with women. Having been one of the world's greatest womanizers they've probably had more problems with me. — Marvin Gaye

I really think my fun personality is my ace in the hole. I will never claim to be the most beautiful or most talented queen, because I can think of many queens who fit that description. However, it's my "charisma" that takes me to a higher level in my drag! — Manila Luzon

There is no teacher more discriminating or transforming than loss. — Pat Conroy

But whether he be, or whether he be not, I want bread. — Voltaire

But I'll tell you what hermits realize. If you go off into a far, far forest and get very quiet, you'll come to understand that you're connected with everything. — Alan Watts

You tell me your fantasies, and I will make everything we do so good for you, you won't be able to get enough — Jasmine Haynes

If your pussy was so good, you would drive a better car. — Katt Williams

The Bookshop has a thousand books,
All colors, hues, and tinges,
And every cover is a door
That turns on magic hinges. — Nancy Byrd Turner

If we're willing to give up hope that insecurity and pain can be eliminated, then we can have the courage to relax with the groundlessness of our situation. This is the first step on the path. — Pema Chodron