Maenad Sculpture Quotes & Sayings

What masters us has become our god; and Paul warns us about those whose "god is their belly" (Philippi- ans 3:19). — John Piper

There's a form of selling out. It's necessary. You have to become edible for people in Texas. You have to become edible for the Christian right, for mass audiences. — Shia Labeouf

The mother is the first teacher of the child. The message she gives that child, that child gives to the world. — Malcolm X

For me, when I'm writing something really personal, I don't feel good about it. It's weird that people can connect to it and like something that came from a really crap place. You have to be quite brave to write about something that you honestly feel and think. — Sampha

What has 32 legs and 1 tooth?'
What?' we all asked.
A West Virginia unemployment line. — Stephen Chbosky

As my mind dwells on the depths I have already sunk into since my arrival less than an hour ago, I approach Shaw's feet and legs. Unsure of how to proceed, but sure that looking up at him is not an acceptable response, I wait on all fours in front of him, like an untrained animal. I squirm at the prospect that he may be making the same comparison.
The hushed and excitable voices of the other men perforate the air around us as Shaw reaches down towards me. I see his left hand in my line of vision and one finger gently moves my face upwards to look at him. I gaze up at him and in this moment I want him more than I have ever wanted any man. I want him to seduce me. I want him to conquer me. I want to be devoured. — Felicity Brandon