Matteras Quotes & Sayings

For a moment he thought the chair was aligned, but then he decided it was not. He moved it another turn to the right. He tried sitting in the chair now but it still felt peculiar. He turned it again. Eventually he made a complete circle and still he could not find the proper alignment for the chair. — E.L. Doctorow

It can't be anyone but you
I understand the reason now
Like an angel gently descending,
You taught me the meaning of living on earth
Whispering,"I want you to protect me,"
You supported my heart — Kozue Chiba

The use of force stands in need of control by a public neutral authority, in the interests of liberty no less than of justice. Within a nation, this public authority will naturally be the state; in relations between nations, if the present anarchy is to cease, it will have to be some international parliament. — Bertrand Russell

All poetry is political, to some degree. — Mike Young

In her 20's, a woman's breasts double her self-esteem. In her 40's, they halve it. — Mokokoma Mokhonoana

Most things free-born will submit to anything for a salary. — Charlotte Bronte

Dwelling in the past prevents doing something in the present. — John Wooden

I am really colored & really sad sometimes & you hurt me
more than i ever danced outta/ i am ready to die like a lily in the
desert/ & i cdnt let you in on it cuz i didnt know/ here
is what i have/ poems/ big thighs/ lil tits/ &
so much love/ will you take it from me this one time/
please this is for you — Ntozake Shange

Bryant wanted to be outside digging up corpses and chasing (as much as his bad leg would allow) unscrupulous but fiendishly brilliant villains through the back alleys of the city. Instead he was meeting a clerk about forgotten bits of paperwork. — Christopher Fowler

Miracles are always there, look around and you will find them. — Debasish Mridha

I was born a limited-government person. I've always had this streak going through me. — Joe Lhota