Richard Nathaniel Wright Quotes & Sayings

As a young girl, I dreamed of having a voice in fashion. — Ann Demeulemeester

The terms of political discourse are designed so as to prevent thought. — Noam Chomsky

He was fine, and foreign, and he did not belong here. I held him close, not crushing, not waking him, letting him sleep, and I suffered. I had never felt such feelings before. I would do anything for him; I would do anything. Anything that was asked of me, that would increase his happiness or health, I would do, and willingly. So I told myself, rocking him, the winter sky white at the window. — Margo Lanagan

It's very exciting to work with people who inspire you. — Jennifer Jason Leigh

After all, it is the divinity within that makes the divinity without; and I have been more fascinated by a woman of talent and intelligence, though deficient in personal charms, than I have been by the most regular beauty. — Washington Irving

One day, when I own a house, I'll keep a library full of books. Books are different from other possessions-they're more like friends. — Blake Mycoskie

The only time I get headaches is when my alarm clock makes me wake up before noon. Now that's my version of morning sickness. — Joyce Rachelle

But they never again passed up the opportunity to read a good book, together. — Renata Bowers

Somebody like a Piggy or a Kermit, there needs to be several versions and so there will be several of them. — Jim Henson

You're always going to have people that are naysayers, that don't believe in your talent, that don't believe that you have any kind of longevity. — Vanessa Williams

Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. — Kittie Frantz

I like the way I feel about myself when I'm with him." I say quietly. "Warner thinks I'm strong and smart and capable and he actually values my opinion. He makes me feel like his equal
like I can accomplish just as much as he can, and more. And if I do something incredible, he's not even surprised. He expects it. He doesn't treat me like I'm some fragile little girl who needs to be protected all the time. — Tahereh Mafi

I found myself surrounded by really old veterans wearing hats that said, "Retired Marine - SEMPER FI." These hats didn't appear to fit on their heads, but instead seemed to hover over them.
At one point, I mistakenly tried to take the last box of crackers that a veteran also wanted. He started yelling, "I ran away from home at seventeen, lied about my age, and joined the Corps! I fought in World War II, Korea, and NAM! I have no cartilage in my right knee! It's bone-on-bone, but every morning I run six miles! I did not sacrifice my knee for this country to come here today and have you disrespect me at the commissary. Oooh-RAH!"
I dropped the crackers and walked away. — Mollie Gross

My parents just neglected me, I wasn't abused or anything. — Andy Dick