Mariodylan Quotes & Sayings

I have never consciously exploited the fact that I am a woman. I wouldn't dare try that even if I knew how to. I have too much respect for my male colleagues to think they would be particualrly impressed. — Barbara Castle, Baroness Castle Of Blackburn

As a writer, I am not goddess of the universes I create. I am at most a stage manager of the plentiful gifts which tumble out of the horn of plenty, which is to say there is a source so sweet and forgiving and generous that I pray every day to let that source be my guide. — Rebecca Wells

So far I have felt like a very inept slapstick performer." "Inept slapstick? Isn't that a bit redundant? — Neal Stephenson

May we celebrate the sacredness of Christmas with joy, faith and hope. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I want what you want. Whenever you want it. — Cassandra Clare

Of two evils choose the prettier. — Carolyn Wells

Jazz is a beautiful word. I love it. — Dexter Gordon

Early Trans-Atlantic Voyages
"Since Columbus' discovery of the islands in the Caribbean, the number of Spanish ships that ventured west across the Atlantic had consistently increased. For reasons of safety in numbers, the ships usually made the transit in convoys, carrying nobility, public servants and conquistadors on the larger galleons that had a crew of 180 to 200. On these ships a total of 40 to 50 passengers had their own cabins amidships. These ships carried paintings, finished furniture, fabric and, of course, gold on the return trip. The smaller vessels including the popular caravels had a crew of only 30, but carried as many people as they could fit in the cargo holds. Normally they would carry about 100 lesser public servants, soldiers, and settlers, along with farm animals and equipment, seeds, plant cuttings and diverse manufactured goods. — Hank Bracker

More flexible!" David said in near ecstasy.
"What can I say?" asked Genya drily. "He's a passionate man. — Leigh Bardugo

About a year ago, an entire suburb in this man's jurisdiction turned from the police and erected a substitute agency. To all intents and purposes, several thousand people here have severed their relationship with the South African Police Service. He appears not to have noticed. — Jonny Steinberg