I think of the past and the future as well as the present to determine where I am, and I move on while thinking of these things.

When I use my strength in the service of my vision it makes no difference whether or not I am afraid.

Audre Lorde

God brings men into deep waters not to drown them, but to cleanse them.

John H. Aughey

The novel is more of a whisper, whereas the stage is a shout.

Robert Holman

At the very end of a book I can manage to work for longer stretches, but mostly, making stuff up for three hours, that's enough. I can't do any more. At the end of the day I might tinker with my morning's work and maybe write some again. But I think three hours is fine.

Peter Carey

My sisters both are working mothers. I understand that my being an actress as well as being at home isn't some heroic thing. That doesn't mean it isn't confusing or difficult - especially that question of how you find a balance.

Jennifer Garner

People of quality know everything without ever having learned anything.

Moli

If a woman hasn't got a tiny streak of a harlot in her, she's a dry stick as a rule.

D. H. (David Herbert) Lawrence

Courage follows action.

Mack R. Douglas

It is still news to her that passioncould steer her wrongthough she went down, a thousand timesstrung outacross railroad tracks, off bridgesunder cars, or stiffglass bottle still in hand, hair softon greasy pillows, still it isnews she cannot follow love (hisburning footsteps in blue crystalsnow)

Diane di Prima

The putter looks like a bunch of nuts and bolts welded together, but the ball goes in the hole.

Julius Boros, said after winning

I love inspirational R&ampB, like Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson. I want to do that. That kind of music stays with you.

Ashthon Jones

In contemplation, if a man begins with certainties he shall end in doubts; but if he be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties.

Francis Bacon