Quotes

I’m often sent messages from aspiring writers who want advice on the paths to publication, submissions, competitions and editing their work. I love being able to help people grow and develop as writers, so thought it’s about time I compiled this advice into a blog post for you to access at any time. Remember, I’m […]

via So You Want To Be A Poet? Top 5 Tips — Natalie Ann Holborow

When all lies, deceit, pretense is stripped away, what remains? The truth of a painting, or a book or a man. William S. Burroughs, writer Photo: Pauline Loroy

via “When all lies, deceit, pretense is stripped away, what remains? The truth of a painting, or a book or a man.” — Art of Quotation

There can be no beauty if it is paid for by human injustice, nor truth that passes over injustice in silence, nor moral virtue that condones it. Tadeusz Borowski, writer, Polish, holocaust survivor, book quote from “This way for the gas, ladies and gentlemen: and other stories”, 1967

via “There can be no beauty if it is paid for by human injustice, nor truth that passes over injustice in silence, nor moral virtue that condones it.” — Art of Quotation

If we put corrupt men in public office and sneeringly acquiesce in their corruptions, then we are wrong ourselves. Theodore Roosevelt, president, related: 51 Senators

via “If we put corrupt men in public office and sneeringly acquiesce in their corruptions, then we are wrong ourselves.” — Art of Quotation

Above all else, it is about leaving a mark that I existed: I was here. I was hungry. I was defeated. I was happy. I was sad. I was in love. I was afraid. I was hopeful. I had an idea and I had a good purpose and that’s why I made works of art. […]

via “Above all else, it is about leaving a mark that I existed: I was here… I had an idea and I had a good purpose and that’s why I made works of art.” — Art of Quotation

Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” – James Baldwin

via “ Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have.” — Art of Quotation

Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt. Samuel Adams, statesman, philosopher, The Advertiser, 1748.

via “Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.” — Art of Quotation

“Evil is unspectacular and always human, And shares our bed and eats at our own table” W.H. Auden, writer, poet, from the poem Herman Melville

via “Evil is unspectacular and always human, And shares our bed and eats at our own table” — Art of Quotation

Look into your own heart because who looks outside, dreams, but who looks inside awakes. Jane Austen

via “Look into your own heart because who looks outside, dreams, but who looks inside awakes.” — Art of Quotation

[ I follow a simple formula] “When you play a strong character, find his weakness. If you play a weak character, find his strength.” Kirk Douglas, actor, 1916-2020

via In Memory: “Sometimes, the thing that ties you down sets you free.” — Art of Quotation