Aigul Gareeva Quotes & Sayings

Great treasures bring out great greed in the hearts of men and great greed has been the downfall of many nations. - from Opoponax Dreams — Genieve Dawkins

Dreams have a way of turning into nightmares. — Erin Morgenstern

I was quite shy. I used to write stories all the time, and I think that was a worry for my parents. — Anne-Marie Duff

I once overheard someone telling someone else "Don't confuse kindness with something else." Even though this was not directed at me, I took heed and never hedged my bets. — Shawn Michael Severud

I saw Derzhavin only once in my life but shall never forget that occasion. It was in 1815 at a public examination in the Lyceum. When we boys learned Derzhavin was coming, all of us grew excited. Delvig went out on the stairs to wait for him and kiss his hand, the hand that had written 'The Waterfall.' Derzhavin arrived. Derzhavin entered the vestibule, and Delvig heard him ask the janitor: 'Where is the privy here, my good fellow?' This prosaic question disenchanted Delvig, who canceled his intent and returned to the reception hall. Delvig told me the story with wonderful bonhomie and good humor. — Alexander Pushkin