Well,” said Stuart, “a misspelled word is an abomination in the sight of everyone.
E. B. WHITEDemocracy is itself, a religious faith. For some it comes close to being the only formal religion they have.
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You’re terrific as far as I am concerned.
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Books are good company, in sad times and happy times, for books are people– people who have managed to stay alive by hiding between the covers of a book.
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I don’t know which is more discouraging, literature or chickens.
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“What’s miraculous about a spider’s web?” said Mrs. Arable. “I don’t see why you say a web is a miracle–it’s just a web.” “Ever try to spin one?” asked Mr. Dorian.
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Make the work interesting and the discipline will take care of itself.
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I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority.
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Nauseous. Nauseated. The first means “sickening to contemplate”; the second means “sick at the stomach.” Do not, therefore, say “I feel nauseous,” unless you are sure you have that effect on others.
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A poet dares be just so clear and no clearer… He unzips the veil from beauty, but does not remove it. A poet utterly clear is a trifle glaring.
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Prejudice is a great time saver. You can form opinions without having to get the facts.
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Books hold most of the secrets of the world, most of the thoughts that men and women have had. And when you are reading a book, you and the author are alone together-just the two of you.
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Only a person who is congenially self-centered has the effrontery and the stamina to write essays
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“What are they, and where are you?” screamed Wilbur. “Please, please, tell me where you are. And what are salutations?” “Salutations are greetings,” said the voice. “When I say ‘salutations,’ it’s just my fancy way of saying hello or good morning.
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Democracy is itself, a religious faith. For some it comes close to being the only formal religion they have.
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If a man is to be obsessed by something, I suppose a boat is as good as anything, perhaps a bit better than most.
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A writer who waits for ideal conditions under which to work will die without putting a word to paper.
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