Diane Ackerman A poem records emotions and moods that lie beyond normal language, that can only be patched together and hinted at metaphorically. – Diane Ackerman Emotions Quotes Hinted Quotes Language Quotes Lie Quotes Metaphorically Quotes Moods Quotes Normal Quotes Patched Quotes Poem Quotes Records Quotes We live on the leash of our senses. In the winter, I enjoy cross-country skiing and raising orchids and amaryllises. If I could grow tropical flowers as perennials, I would, especially hibiscus and mandavilla.
Ariel Gore I’ve never been socially outgoing, but I suspect I’ve gotten more and more ambivalent about making new friends. I’m irritated by how-do-you-do chit-chat, but that’s how new relationships usually begin. – Ariel Gore
Douglas Southall Freeman I would say that the study of history is that which gives man the greatest optimism, for if man were not destined by his Maker to go on until the Kingdom of Heaven is attained, man would have been extinguished long ago by reason of all man’s mistakes and frailties. – Douglas Southall Freeman
Adora Svitak Hoping to instill my love of learning in other children, I taught my first class at a local elementary school the year my first book, ‘Flying Fingers,’ debuted; since then, I have spoken at hundreds of schools, classrooms and conferences around the world. – Adora Svitak
Myron Rolle I’d love to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. I’m a South Jersey kid, and I was very excited when the Phillies won the World Series, and I’d like to stay home. – Myron Rolle
Nancy Mace We should use prudence when making decisions as to what is best for us, our families and our communities based on the information we have. – Nancy Mace
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