Prussic Knots Quotes & Sayings

Regarding R. H. Blyth: Blyth's four volume Haiku became especially popular at this time [1950's] because his translations were based on the assumption that the haiku was the poetic expression of Zen. Not surprisingly, his books attracted the attention of the Beat school, most notably writers such as Allen Ginsberg, Gary Snyder and Jack Kerouac, all of whom had a prior interest in Zen. — Reginald Horace Blyth

Some beautiful things are more dazzling when they are still imperfect than when they have been too perfectly crafted. — Francois De La Rochefoucauld

If a man does away with his traditional way of living and throws away his good customs, he had better first make certain that he has something of value to replace them. — Robert Ruark

She mesmerized lecture halls of students with her drama and passion, with ideas critics called daring and groundbreaking. — Jandy Nelson

On a day like today I am stung by the splendor of a sudden thought. — Robert Browning

She didn't like to admit it about her own kin, least about her own brother, but there he was - good for absolutely nothing. — Flannery O'Connor

Love makes you smart and strong. Smart enough to know there is nothing else that matters. Strong enough to know that nothing else can weaken you. When you're in love, you're at peace, you're whole, and always safe. I know I made you feel at peace. — Morgan Parker

You've been getting it. Big fat doses of the truth. it's ugly, isn't it?
Sometimes.
And you still want it?
Always ... I'm not afraid. Besides, God is my shield. You don't have to be. — Glenn Beck