Matthias Et Maxime Quotes & Sayings

Art does not, like science, set forth a permanent order of nature, the enduring skeleton of law. Two factors primarily determine its works: one is the idea in the mind of the artist, the other is his power of expression; and both these factors are extremely variable. — George Edward Woodberry

Dull would be the man who should merely tolerate this plan of social industry. Weak would be the position of him who should take an apologetic tone in defending it, or present its claims in a merely negative way, by exposing the evils and perils of the socialistic plan. — John Bates Clark

The biggest fear I have is to die with regrets, and of course that will come true. — Alexander Payne

Religion [...] may be seen as literature that has succeeded beyond any writer's wildest dreams. — Jack Miles

It's like you tune in to a supernatural event, and anyone who is destined to interact with that event picks up the same psychic signature. You tune in to radio-station freaky and write what you hear. — Wen Spencer

I hated school so intensely. It interfered with my freedom — Sigrid Undset

If there is not justice for the people, let there be no peace for the government. — Emiliano Zapata

It's always on everyone's list, like, 'What's New Orleans like?' I think people have a pre-conceived idea, like it's just Mardi Gras and Bourbon Street. But really, there's so much culture, the music's great, the food's great. It's not good for the waistline! But I'm actually from the South, I'm from Georgia, so the weather doesn't bother me. — Sung Kang

almost automatic response: "That's just a senseless obsession. It's a false message. I'm going to focus my attention on something else." At this point, the automatic transmission in your brain begins to start working properly again. — Jeffrey M. Schwartz

If I could be any animal I would be a pony because then I could have sex with ponies. — Thom Yorke

When I was about ten, I was very impressed by the way Tarzan could swing through the trees from vine to vine. No one ever told me, 'Don't try this at home.' — James Dobson

There are rules about perception, but not about photography. — Jay Maisel