(An A to Z 2013 Challenge Entry)
“In quoting others, we cite ourselves”
- Julio Cortázar
I
thought I would take a relaxing moment and share some quotes. I’ve been
up all night listening to developments in Boston, and it is depressing,
exhausting but yet addicting. I need to tune out for a bit (I say as I
have multiple live feeds and threads open on the incident). Some friends
following along are in the same boat, but at least — unlike them — I
got some sleep. It’s worth noting, though, I spent 4+ hours shoveling
snow throughout the night.
I
am a huge movie buff, so it is very common to find me quoting some of
my favorite movie lines. I do the same from books and songs, but not as
frequent. I’d like to think I am decent at creating my own phrases/words
that eventually get used by those exposed to them; integrated into
their daily dialog, sneaking in unexpectedly.
No real format here, just a few quotes I like. Short and sweet...
“The purpose of life is the expansion of happiness.” - Deepak Chopra
“Love is the only reality and it is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth that lies at the heart of creation.” - Rabindranath Tagore
“All human beings are also dream beings. Dreaming ties all mankind together.” - Jack Kerouac
“There are books full of great writing that don’t have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story… don’t be like the book-snobs who won’t do that. Read sometimes for the words—the language. Don’t be like the play-it-safers who won’t do that. But when you find a book that has both a good story and good words, treasure that book.” - Stephen King
“Writing
isn't about making money, getting famous, getting dates, getting laid,
or making friends. In the end, it's about enriching the lives of those
who will read your work, and enriching your own life, as well. It's
about getting up, getting well, and getting over. Getting happy, okay?
Getting happy.” - Stephen King
“I wonder if I’ll be held responsible for this.” - Lucas (Empire Records)
“What’s with today, today?” - Lucas (Empire Records)
“This place is dead anyways.” - Charles (Swingers)
And one I thought was pertinent (always) to recent events:
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King, Jr.
There
are hundreds more, but that would take ages to both put down and read.
The movie quotes may seem “off” but they are some I’ve used countless
times over the years.
Do you have a favorite quote and/or movie line? If so, what?
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