Jean Donovan Famous Quotes & Sayings

An Honest politician will not be tolerated by a democracy unless he is very stupid ... because only a very stupid man can honestly share the prejudices of more than half the nation. — Bertrand Russell

It has been a good while since 12:00 a.m. held much attraction for me beyond being a perfectly lovely time to be ensconced in the comfort of my own home, sitting in my underpants, contentedly worrying about something. — David Rakoff

And when he winked at her, she knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that
from that moment on, she would do anything for him. — Priscilla Glenn

There is no ceasefire. There will not be any ceasefire. — Ehud Olmert

We don't see the truth with our eyes, we see the truth with our heart. — Kate McGahan

The unusual is only found in a very small percentage, except in literary creations, and that is exactly what makes literature. — Julio Cortazar

To reach an audacious goal, we sometimes benefit from having it lie just beyond our grasp. — Sarah Lewis

The dedicated life is the life worth living. You must give with your whole heart. — Annie Dillard

When I observe myself and find that I am generating anger, ill will, or animosity, I realize that I am the first victim of the hatred or animosity I am generating within myself. Only afterwards do I start harming others. And if I am free from these negativities, nature or God Almighty starts rewarding me: I feel so peaceful. — S. N. Goenka

But I am not sure it would contain any short stories. For the short story is a minor art, and it must content itself with moving, exciting and amusing the reader ... I do not think that there is any (short story) that will give the reader that thrill, that rapture, that fruitful energy which great art can produce. — W. Somerset Maugham