When we were young, we were told that poetry is about voice, about finding a voice and speaking with this voice, but the older I get I think it’s not about voice, it’s about listening and the art of listening, listening with attention. I don’t just mean with the ear; bringing the quality of attention to the world. The writers I like best are those who attend. Kathleen Jamie
I've been making a list of the things they don't teach you at school. They don't teach you how to love somebody. They don't teach you how to be famous. They don't teach you how to be rich or how to be poor. <span style="margin:15px;...
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Neil Gaiman
Don't blow off another's candle for it won't make yours shine brighter.
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Jaachynma N.E. Agu
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.
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Jaachynma N.E. Agu
Why are they all staring?" demanded Albus as he and Rose craned around to look at the other students." Don’t let it worry you, " said Ron. "It’s me. I’m extremely famous.
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J.k. Rowling
I had a boyfriend who told me I’d never succeed, never be nominated for a Grammy, never have a hit song, and that he hoped I’d fail. I said to him, ‘Someday, when we’re not together, you won’t be able to order a cup of...
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Lady Gaga
More Quotes By Kathleen Jamie
She borrowed in harmony and paid back in war
You really want to see change? Start by donating one dollar to a charity
Two to three hours of studying a night, Is good medicine for the soul, I have tried this remedy, It never grows old
If it causes you to sin your soul-just walk away
True happiness is not money in the bank or a fancy home-it's a forgiving heart filled with love and gratitude