Verland Foundation Quotes & Sayings

The praise of ancient authors proceeds not from the reverence of the dead, but from the competition and mutual envy of the living. — Thomas Hobbes

I'm here by choice, I reminded myself. I'm here because I can't bear to be not- here anymore. I'm here because I can't tell right from wrong, light from dark. I'm here because I can't stand being me. I'm here because I don't want anyone to know where I am. — Cate Tiernan

Leather means possession. Turquoise traditionally represents protection. Together they mean you belong to the man who put it around your neck. — Kim Dare

Afghans think the burqa is a permanent part of culture. But, if you bring it to Europe, how would people react? Afghanistan doesn't want to change its culture, but it can change, all the time. So why are Afghans giving so much value to it? The burqa is not natural. It's not human nature. — Malina Suliman

It's in my blood, as magic is in yours." His mouth is still smiling, but his tone is somber. "I couldn't stop writing even if I wanted to. — Elora Bishop

Yo, man," he said. "You got, like, half a dog hanging off your back bumper."

"Do I?"

"Yeah. Did you drive over it? On purpose, like?"

"No. The Buddha teaches respect for all life." Then, under his breath. "I guess I did shoot a couple though. — Scott Hawkins

This is an inevitable and easily recognizable stage in every revolutionary movement: reformers must expect to be disowned by those who are only too happy to enjoy what has been won for them. — Doris Lessing

To me the work is so much more interesting, the parts that don't require you just to take your shirt off. — Morris Chestnut

Don't worry," I say. "I have no interest in discussing your broken heart. — Rosamund Hodge

When you doubt yourself you create something better. — Ray Toro

Soaps might not be the most highly regarding medium but it was a crucial springboard for me and I am forever grateful for it. — Sherri Saum

It's perfectly natural for me to sit down and talk about meditating and spiritual practice with my friends. But then I realize, how would it sound to a drunk cynical guy in London? — Moby