Madly, futilely, I wrote novel after novel, eight in all, that failed to find a publisher. I persisted because for me the novel was the supreme literary form – not just one among many, not a relic of the past, but the way we communicate to one another the subtlest truths about this business of living. William Nicholson Read Quote
I take real big pride in that. Delaware, the support that I get from Delaware – I mean, there are thousands of people reaching out to me. Whenever I go home, it’s just so welcoming anywhere I go, and everybody is noticing me. Donte DiVincenzo Read Quote
Capitalists work hard to produce what consumers want. Artists who work too hard to produce what consumers want are often accused of selling out. Thus, even the languages of capitalism and art conflict: a firm that has ‘sold out’ has succeeded, but an artist that has ‘sold out’ has failed. Alex Tabarrok Read Quote
I had my first kiss when I was 11, but I think I’ve blocked it out of my mind because it was so bad. I’m not even sure it counts as a kiss. Niall Horan Read Quote
I find the great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving: To reach the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it, but we must sail, and not drift, nor lie at anchor. Marjorie Holmes Read Quote
I hope I’ve been able to show other young girls that as long as you work hard and you’re committed to fight for your education, that anything’s possible. Susana Martinez Read Quote
I like to keep a high pace, violent fight. I don’t like to waste time, and I don’t like to go to the judges. I feel like I’ve fought long enough where I can adapt to just about any situation. Eddie Alvarez Read Quote
I think the rating system is a way to open more discussion with wrestling fans about matches. To me, it’s just another outlet to voice their opinions, so that’s why I think they are so passionate about it. Adam Cole Read Quote
