Civilera Quotes & Sayings

Sometimes I'll write without the guitar or the piano, but most of the time I'll be playing and just improvising some words. And when I get something that sounds good, a line with a story in it, I'll try and tease it out and figure out where the story is going. — John Darnielle

I still have the desire to succeed, and I've always felt success is measured by what you've done in the win column, not top 10s. — Hale Irwin

People who feel the world is tilted against them will spawn the kind of hatred that is very dangerous for all of us. I think it's a healthy sign that there are demonstrators in the streets. They are raising the question of 'is the rich world giving back enough?' — Bill Gates

I live by the sea in Australia and the weather of course is glorious all year round. — Anna Torv

Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man. — Mahatma Gandhi

As long as people are clear on what they need to do and what's going on, you're very likely to succeed. When nobody is clear, then you're guaranteed to fail. — Ben Horowitz

I think that one is constantly startled by the things that appear before you on the page when you're writing. — Shirley Hazzard