Cotman Water Quotes & Sayings

Would it be better if I'd married a Negro woman? Would they treat my child any better? Erect fewer barriers? — Sammy Davis Jr.

The only rule I have when writing is to try to tell the truth. That doesn't mean you can't exaggerate, edit, rewrite things to make them more dramatic. But emotional truth is what I look for in writing. — Erica Jong

There's a real sense of desperation when you grow up in poverty. — Ray Lamontagne

The president of the Arab Republic of Egypt is the commander of the armed forces, full stop. — Mohammed Morsi

Presents? Cake? I could use a new bat, maybe some good work boots or running shoes. — Patricia Hamill

Who are you?", my answer would be: "Nothing in particular. Yet, I am. — Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Editors are the literary surgeons of the world. — Suzanne Steele

The Church is not an enforcer of rules, but an outpost of grace — Brian Houston

Although many successful givers start from the default of trusting others' intentions, they're also careful to scan their environments to screen for potential takers, always ready to shift from feeling a taker's emotions to analyzing a taker's thoughts, and flex from giving unconditionally to a more measured approach of generous tit for tat. And when they feel inclined to back down, successful givers are prepared to draw reserves of assertiveness from their commitments to the people who matter to them. — Adam M. Grant