Riaan Pools Quotes & Sayings

the friend neither sang of grief, nor open his heart to me

he muttled in his inquisition and wasted his life and his dreams — William Graham

Depend upon it, after all, Thomas, Literature is the most noble of professions. In fact, it is about the only one fit for a man. For my own part, there is no seducing me from the path. — Edgar Allan Poe

The early evangelists recognized they could help the Jesus story make sense if Jesus was seen as someone who was chosen to appease the wrath of God - hence, the 'anointed one' who could do what no one else could do.. — Doug Pagitt

I love test screenings. Some directors don't, I know. But I love it. I think it's because I come from the theatre and in the theatre, previews are where you really have to listen to the audience and really feel how they're responding. I found our test screenings incredibly useful. — Stephen Daldry

There will be select instances where the consumer is interested in paying for premium content. I think it will be difficult to get people to pay for something on the Internet that they can find elsewhere on the Internet for free. — Dennis Miller

Acting is a tough business, but if you really want to do it, you should go full force. — Madeline Carroll

The more we try to rest ourselves from our Egos, the deeper we sink into it. — Emile M. Cioran

I mean, in the history of poetry there have been a lot poetries where you have to inherit the position of poet from your ancestors and I think that if you just leave anyone to become a poet based on an aristocratic society, then a lot of people are left out who might have something to offer. — Edward Hirsch

If any man can convince me and bring home to me that which I do not think or act aright, gladly will I change; for I search after truth, by which man never yet was harmed. But he is harmed who abideth on still in his deception and ignorance. — Marcus Aurelius

Remember that you are not obliged to meet anyone where they are emotionally, especially if where they are is toxic or unhinged. The more visibly upset you get, the more you perpetuate the negativity; the more rattled and distracted you are, the more you give the bullies what they want. Unless — Jennifer Romolini

I think, 'How could anybody mock a good pop song?' It is timeless; it transcends barriers; it breaks down every single type of social barrier that you can possibly have. It can deal with the most difficult subjects, even if it abstracts the subject matter. — Mika.

God save us from gloomy saints! — Teresa Of Avila

When a man marries, he should take a good look at his mother-in-law first, to understand where life will take him. — Ashok Ferrey

I wasn't exactly known for self-confidence, but I could taste the cake in my mind. Strong. Earthy. Fragrant. I remembered the nose-prickling aroma of cinnamon when it comes in fragile curls, and the startling power of crushed cloves. — Ruth Reichl

Irving Penn said he didn't want to photograph anyone under 60, and I think there is some truth about it. — Annie Leibovitz