Setting my mind on a musical instrument was like falling in love. All the world seemed bright and changed. — William Christopher Handy Copy Share Image
I wanted to be the writer in the room setting depth charges of feeling out the world with my language.You know, I… — Rosanne Cash Copy Share Image
Each metal has a certain power, which is different from metal to metal, of setting the electric fluid in motion. — Alessandro Volta Copy Share Image
The leader must aim high, see big, judge widely, thus setting himself apart form the ordinary people who debate in narrow confines. — Charles de Gaulle Copy Share Image
I don't think that just because a lot of my music has a quieter aesthetic; [it] excludes me from achieving that in… — J Tillman Copy Share Image
In order for us, black and white, to disenthrall ourselves from the harshest slavemaster, racism, we must disinter our buried history… We… — Studs Terkel Copy Share Image
It's very satisfying to promote science and education and see good results. Setting a good example for young people, being a role… — Yuan T. Lee Copy Share Image
The sky over London was glorious, ochre and madder, as though a dozen tropic suns were simultaneously setting round the horizon .… — Evelyn Waugh Copy Share Image
Most people believe that the Christian commandments, e.g. to love one's neighbor as oneself, are intentionally a little too severe - like… — Soren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
I'd say that any character or setting can be given a bit of an otherworldly sheen and be the better for it.… — Charles de Lint Copy Share Image
The fiction writer has a lot of balls to juggle. Setting, pacing, dialogue, and so on. And let's not forget: plot. That… — Cate Marvin Copy Share Image
This is not a matter of virtue-it's a matter of my choosing to do the work of somehow altering or getting free… — David Foster Wallace Copy Share Image
You always have to write script with a budget in mind. Although it's always good to write the big story, you really… — Harrison Smith Copy Share Image
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Do ask yourself why you, the individual, exist, and if you can get no other answer try for once to justify the… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
Some creative writing programs seem evil, but my experience at Irvine was totally the opposite, where I feel like they were really… — Aimee Bender Copy Share Image
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We must resist wandering thoughts in prayer. Raising our hands reminds us that we need to raise up our minds to God,… — John Calvin Copy Share Image
The literary wiseacres prognosticate in many languages, as they have throughout so many centuries, setting the stage for new hautmonde in letters… — Fannie Hurst Copy Share Image
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World peace comes about when each individual lives in a peaceful setting. Likewise, when each individual lives in a peaceful setting, it… — Masahisa Goi Copy Share Image
Death is like the setting of the sun. The sun never sets; life never ceases. ... we think the sun sets, and… — Amelia Barr Copy Share Image
The air grows cool and darkles, The Rhine flows calmly on; The mountain summit sparkles In the light of the setting sun. — Heinrich Heine Copy Share Image
Knowing how far short I fall of the glory of God - whether it's motives or actions - walking it out is… — Steve Daines Copy Share Image
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Some modern scholars contend that in terms of what "religion" was in that [Roman-era setting], you can't even call Christianity a religion. — Larry Hurtado Copy Share Image
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Setting goals is the first important step in achieving success in an activity. It's a reminder of what you are working towards. — Peter Vanderkaay Copy Share Image
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Setting up a system that rewards you for meeting your goals and has penalties for failing to hit your target is just… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I've always believed that what can make a domestic setting truly home is the infusion of a cultural dimension. — Michael Graves Copy Share Image
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