Mitzah Foundation Quotes & Sayings

The spirit of tanka interests me more than following rigid conventions. As I understand it, the tradition allows a variety of approaches, from simple description and heartfelt expression to classical allusion and evocative wordplay. Succeeding generations rediscover and renew the form so that it retains its vitality. — Harryette Mullen

The dictionary is an ossuary of empty words. — Augusto Roa Bastos

I think you've got be willing as an interviewer to ask the dumb question every now and then. — Steve Kroft

I am fascinated by air. If you remove the air from the sky, all the birds would fall to the ground. And all the planes, too. — Jean-Claude Van Damme

People ask me if I am going to write my memoirs. But even if I wanted to, I would not be able. I have extremely few memories. — Bjorn Ulvaeus