Alchemists Of The Dusk Quotes & Sayings

In view of her present ease, Anais Nin knows that the description of what she was like as a child will be difficult to accept and so will occasion laughter [...] Nin also knows, however, how much we need to believe that such a triumph over handicaps is possible and how much our admiration for an accomplished person can be discouraging rather than encouraging to our own aspirations if we are not reminded of the struggles that preceded that success. Finally, she also knows that the tendency to cling to the idea that the person who exhibits remarkable qualities was invariably born with exceptional talents and advantages may be an inverted way of rationalizing one's own passivity and mediocrity. — Evelyn Hinz

Any writer who knows what he's doing isn't doing very much. — Nelson Algren

Men are in the habit, when the truth is exhibited by the servants of God, of saying, All is mystery; they have spoken in parables, and, therefore, are not to be understood. It is true they have eyes to see, and see not, but none are so blind as those who will not see. — Sam Smith

Life's too short. — Andrew Scott

Marriage can either be a classroom where people become wiser and better, or a prison where people become resentful; and bitter. — David Jeremiah

I jumped off a cliff backwards for 'I Am Number Four,' which was pretty cool. I'd never done that before. It took seven takes from different angles and luckily there were no injuries. I came close, though. My head nearly hit the rock at one point. — Alex Pettyfer

People who know little are usually great talkers, while men who know much say little. — Jean-Jacques Rousseau

I need to be creative, make art every day for my own sanity. — Soko

You're in luck, my lady, for I am no longer a bachelor. I am very much taken by your eyes, your touch, and, most importantly, your love. — Kelly Elliott