I start each collection thinking how I can refresh my classics.
Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.
We, the people, are not free. Our democracy is but a name. We vote? What does that mean? It means we choose between Tweedledee and Tweedledum. We elect expensive masters to do our work for us, and then blame them because they work for themselves and for their class.
Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
When I recollect the treasure of friendship that has been bestowed upon me I withdraw all charges against life. If much has been denied me, much, very much has been given. So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart I shall say that life is good.
Happiness is like the mountain summit. It is sometimes hidden by clouds, but we know it is there.
The most beautiful world is always entered through imagination.
You're a marshmallow. Soft and sweet and when you get heated up you go all gooey and delicious. "-
Life is too small a container for certain individuals. Some of them, such as Alobar, huff and puff and try to expand the container. Others, such as Kudra, seek to pry the lid off and hop out.
I got to dress up in funny clothes and run around New Zealand with a bow and arrow for 18 months, how bad could that be?
Richard Shindell works impressive alchemy with the plainest, most primal American pop melodies.