I was weaned on chicken-fried steak and hominy grits with goopy gravy all over. I loved meat and wore fur. Kathy Freston Read Quote
The artist himself is actually the subject in everything after, say, 1900. Eventually, art becomes so removed from the community that you have to know about the artist before you can even look at the painting, because there is a conceptual idea going on. Gus Van Sant Read Quote
It’s often been said that I’m an extremely depressing, cynical writer. I’ve never known what to make of that. Ann Beattie Read Quote
Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences. John Buchan Read Quote
The healthcare bill not only is a monstrosity in terms of growing the government and cutting out the private sector, the way it was passed was sleazy. Every old Washington trick was used to pass the healthcare bill. Lindsey Graham Read Quote
Christianity is the fastest-growing religion in the world; Islam is the second. It’s spreading in Asia, Africa, and South America. So the world is in a kind of religious revival, and the atheists are totally flummoxed. They thought they were winning, and now they see that they aren’t. Dinesh D'Souza Read Quote
Astori was a great player on and off the pitch. He is a great example for all young men. I hope we never forget him. It’s important to remember men like him. Gennaro Gattuso Read Quote
There’s this amplification that happens anytime you tell a story. You let it go out into the world. It’s the most beautiful thing. All I can do is look at it in wonder and amazement. Kate DiCamillo Read Quote
