Raxter Tandem Quotes & Sayings

No one writes a story like Lydia Davis. In the years since she began publishing her lyrical, extremely short fiction, she has quietly become one of the most impactful influences on American writers, even if they don't know it. That's largely because she makes economy seem so easy. You could read several of her stories into a friend's voicemail box before you were cut off (and you should). You could fit one of her stories in this column. Some you could write on your palm. — Jonathan Messinger

Remember the enemy of all painting is gray: a painting will almost always appear grayer than it is, on account of its oblique position under the light. — Eugene Delacroix

I wasn't paid a dime for my track career. But participating in the Olympics gave me the opportunity to learn about different cultures; it made me a better person. I wouldn't trade the time I competed for anything. — Wyomia Tyus

There is something demoniac in human nature that we are unable to stop revering. — Adam Nevill

Biblical names are hot again. — Anita Diament

If you become a giver, you'll make them feel like they want to reciprocate. — Price Pritchett

You are the master of your life, and the Universe is answering your every command. — Rhonda Byrne

One day you will wake up, you will see with clear sight all that has held you back; you will feel lighter because you finally accept who you are. You will shine with flawless beauty because your happiness comes from the purity of your heart and one day I hope you realise all of this, before it's too late; because darling, if we spent our years nurturing the best of ourselves, heaven would be felt on earth. — Nikki Rowe