Decorates Skin Quotes & Sayings

The techniques of kitsch, which are based on imitation, are rational and operate according to formulas; the remain rational even when their result has a highly irrational, even crazy, quality. — Hermann Broch

Islam calls that 'the roots of heaven' and to the Mexican Indians it is the 'tree of life'
the thing that makes both of them fall on their knees and raise their eyes and beat their tormented breasts. [ ... ] Our needs
for justice, for freedom and dignity
are roots of heaven that are deeply embedded in our hearts, but of heaven itself men know nothing but the gripping roots ... — Romain Gary

What," she barked, "is that?" "We have a guest for supper tonight," Miss Stump replied, and as she glanced back at him he thought he saw a mischievous glint in her eye. "Indio's monster, in fact - though Indio now calls him Caliban." "Caliban?" Maude narrowed her eyes, cocking her head as she examined him critically. "Aye, I can see that, but is he safe in the theater with us is what I'm wanting to know?" Apollo felt a tug on his hand. He looked down at Indio, who whispered, "She's nice. Truly. — Elizabeth Hoyt

As so often before, liberty has been wounded in the house of its friends. — Otto Hermann Kahn

Telling everyone I wanted to go into forensic anthropology was my form of rebellion. — Bryce Dallas Howard

What is life? A continuous praise and blame. — Friedrich Nietzsche

True modesty avoids everything that is criminal; false modesty everything that is unfashionable. — Joseph Addison

Five minutes of a lifetime — Stephen Chbosky

Self-creation is the highest art. — David Zindell