Modestine Quotes & Sayings

He'd forgotten the ancient wisdom: take care, when you are closely observing, that you are not closely observed. — Terry Pratchett

I was drawn to biology and history and, of course, art. And I loved languages. The biggest problem I had is that I wasn't taught about the connections between all these things. I think that would have given life a lot more meaning and it would be a lot more enjoyable. — Hussein Chalayan

Yea, when mortality dissolves, Shall I not meet thine hour unawed? My house eternal in the heavens Is lighted by the smile of God! — Alice Cary

Indignation is a submission of our thoughts, but not of our desires. — Bertrand Russell

I don't how I can describe the quality that is only found in art (be it music, literature, painting, or whatever), this quality, it's just there, and it endures. — Gerhard Richter