Quotes for All
I’ve talked to a few writers who have had childhood illnesses. The sense of convalescence – the feeling that you’re waiting to become a real person – is quite an interesting thing. You’re seeing all of your friends doing amazing things and you’re just there, in a void, feeling a bit stupid. I wouldn’t be … Read more
The most important thing a pastor does is stand in a pulpit every Sunday and say, ‘Let us worship God.’ If that ceases to be the primary thing I do in terms of my energy, my imagination, and the way I structure my life, then I no longer function as a pastor. Eugene H. Peterson
I have learned as much about writing about my people by listening to blues and jazz and spirituals as I have from reading novels. The understatements in the tenor saxophone of Lester Young, the crystal, haunting, forever searching sounds of John Coltrane, and the softness and violence of Count Basie’s big band – all have … Read more
I deserved to find pleasure that surpassed my imagination, better than any I had experienced. Eric Jerome Dickey
The possible’s slow fuse is lit by the Imagination. Emily Dickinson
On ‘Into The Wild’ I spent months risking my life and on ‘Speed Racer’ I spent 60 days acting in front of a green screen. No danger to my physical self, but I sure had to use my imagination. Emile Hirsch
One time my mom tried to send me to my room for a time-out when I was 5 or 6, and I was like, \”Fine! I like my room! All my imagination and toys are in my room!\” I will never forget that. And she will never forget that. Elizabeth Olsen
The fear and anxiety of baring my soul is transcended by the thrill and honor and wonderfulness of being able to touch and affect so many people… having people look into my mind, my imagination… into my heart and soul. Elizabeth Kim
My imagination completely controls me, and forever feeds the fire that burns with dark red light in my heart by bringing me the best dreams. I’ve always had a wild imagination, a big heart and a tortured soul so I feel that dark fantasy, love and horror are in my blood. Elizabeth Kim
My imagination, my ability to understand the way love and people grow over time, how passion can surprise and renew, utterly failed me. Elizabeth Wurtzel