Schrijver Geronimo Quotes & Sayings

Only powerfully conceived images have the ability to penetrate the memory, to stay there, in short to become unforgettable. — Brassai

It was under Wilson, of course, that the first huge parts of the Marxist program, such as the progressive income tax, were incorporated into the American system. — Robert W. Welch Jr.

For a while I was a completely unknown artist with no fan base and no draw in the clubs. The only people that would give me a shot were the gay clubs. Gay clubs were so open to me coming in and trying things out. — Kiesza

I felt like if I wasn't sharing myself physically, I would actually get a chance to see the downfalls of my partner. I would be able to minimize my intake of being disappointed. — Jessica White

Pride, oh pride - a friend from the past, a bodyguard of the present, and an enemy of the future. Books, oh books - a friend from the past, a soul mate of the present, and a protector of the future.
Slowly, softly, and surely through the pages of the past, I have found a new me. There were so many things to learn and so many things remaining to learn. I delight in the truth of why some books I will read, and other I will not. The truth is: I was not choosing.
In pleasing myself with books, I transform myself. And I've found sometimes the most amazing keys to unlocking a different part of me in the strangest of books. I go to libraries and there they are waiting for me. I love them, and they love me. — Mark Donnelly

There are . . . times when one must accept the aid of darkness in order to contain a greater darkness. — Brandon Sanderson

The wisdom that is from above, is not only pure, but also peaceable and gentle; and the lack of these qualifications, like the dead fly in the jar of ointment, will spoil the fragrance and efficacy of our labors. If we act in a wrong spirit - we shall bring little glory to God; do little good to our fellow creatures; and procure neither honor nor comfort to ourselves! If you can be content with showing your wit, and gaining the laugh on your side - you have an easy task! — John Newton

I grew up very strongly with this sense of time being circular: that it constantly returned upon itself. — Richard Flanagan

Sometimes nostalgia is a cage. — Andre Benjamin

Books, in all their variety, offer the human intellect the means whereby civilisation may be carried triumphantly forward. — Winston Churchill

No matter how hard or even impossible you may think it is, you always have the choice to hit back and try your best. — Anonymous

I had a very bad first experience of Shakespeare at school, and, now I'm determined to put that wrong right and just make Shakespeare as vivid and live as possible. — Michelle Gomez

Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship. — Sydney Smith

And suddenly all the puppies were her puppies; she was their mother - just as Pongo had felt he was their father. — Dodie Smith