Vethathiri Quotes & Sayings

When I am writing political op-eds, I do think carefully about the impact of my words. When I am writing fiction, it's a different story. In my fiction I am more reckless. I don't care about the real world until I am done with the book. — Elif Safak

'Landfill' by Daughter has calming, rich tones that are only improved upon by the gorgeous voice of Daughter. — Ben Lovett

Death and love are the only two things that exist in this world that are strong enough to alter the course of your life, of your destiny. They either propeld you or paralyze you. In the end, the choice is always yours. - Wes Michels — Rachel Van Dyken

He was one of these men who think that the world can be saved by writing a pamphlet. — Benjamin Disraeli

Alice Adams wrote a sweet note to me after my first novel came out when I was 26, and I was so blown away that I sent her a bunch of stamps by return mail. I have no idea what I was thinking. It was a star-struck impulse. — Anne Lamott

For 200 years, the West has been so dominant in the world that it's not really needed to understand other cultures, other civilizations. Because, at the end of the day, it could, if necessary by force, get its own way. — Martin Jacques

Things worth telling - take time — Nicholas Denmon

Snatch religion back from the clerics and literature from the critics. — Michael Foley

Economic growth won't feed a growing population living on this finite planet — Phil Harding

When I read 'The Water Diviner,' I was having the same kind of visceral reaction that I would normally have acting in something. I believed that I was the only person that could tell this story the way it needed to be told. That's the real arrogance of a director! — Russell Crowe

I would rather carry around a plastic bag with five thousand Euro inside, than carry around a Louis Vuitton/Gucci/Prada bag with only one hundred Euro inside! — C. JoyBell C.

And why is the toaster in the pantry?" Julian said. "I couldn't find any other . . ." Mark seemed to be searching for words. "Electrical outlets." "And why is Tavvy in a bag of sugar?" Mark shrugged. "He wanted to be in a bag of sugar." "That — Cassandra Clare

I'm not fit company for man or beast. — Billy Strayhorn