Hedgeland Equestrian Quotes & Sayings

The libido also made an early exit, as it does in most major illnesses - it is the superfluous need of a body in beleaguered emergency. — William Styron

I wonder whether art has a higher function than to make me feel, appreciate, and enjoy natural objects for their art value? — Bernard Berenson

As far as I was concerned the important thing was that the music was getting the attention as well as me so it was always a great way to get more of the public to connect with classical music, and opera particularly. — Lesley Garrett

I was a pretty insecure kid, didn't have a lot of friends, and was picked on a lot, and music gave me confidence. — Sarah McLachlan

Neither wit nor beauty nor riches can conquer misery, only kindness can. — Angelos Michalopoulos

Having a band was part of my heart's desire, musically. Within myself, I was saying that, 'Not until you have a band for yourself can you maintain the standard of your songs,' and the sound become a foundation. You don't have to feel around for two or three weeks for the sound because the foundation is already built. — Burning Spear

And that's why any of my picture books exist: They all seem to be built backwards from a simple, emotionally optimistic story beat. — Berkeley Breathed

Once we know the plot and its surprises, we can appreciate a book's artistry without the usual confusion and sap flow of emotion, content to follow the action with tenderness and interest, all passion spent. Rather than surrender to the story or the characters - as a good first reader ought - we can now look at how the book works, and instead of swooning over it like a besotted lover begin to appreciate its intricacy and craftmanship. Surprisingly, such dissection doesn't murder the experience. Just the opposite: Only then does a work of art fully live. — Michael Dirda