Overthought In A Sentence Quotes & Sayings

One eye-witness weighs more than ten hearsays - Seeing is believing all the world over. — Plautus

We can live in a society founded on the book and yet not read, or we can live in a society where the book is merely an accessory and be, in the deepest, truest sense, a reader. — Alberto Manguel

It would have been a joy to me to be smiled upon, loved, encouraged, welcomed, and to obtain what I was so ready to give, kindness and goodwill. But to hunt down consideration and reputation
to force the esteem of others
seemed to me an effort unworthy of myself, almost a degradation. — Henri Frederic Amiel

Artists shouldn't wait until they are told what their art should be, they shouldn't follow trends or allow other people to influence their work, an artist should only create from the strongest emotions within their heart — Andrew James Pritchard

Beware of self-righteousness in every possible shape and form. Some people get as much harm from their "virtues" as others do from their sins. — J.C. Ryle

What did Saturday's used to taste like? Like eggs and fried ham and the bitter smell of hair in heavy rollers. Like long quiet hours and making up after a fight. Like ointment and bruising. Like waiting, especially, for something - anything - to happen. — Lauren Oliver