Same topic Authors
Quote of the day
Much modern prose is praised for its terseness, its scrupulous avoidance of curlicue, etcetera. But I don't feel the deeper rhythm there. I don't think these writers are being terse out of choice. I think they are being terse because it's the only way they can write.
Popular Topics
Home,
Kindness,
Quite,
Character,
Town,
Thinking,
Alien,
Stage,
Living My Life,
Teacher,
Memorable,
Religion,
Passive,
Gossip,
Guru,
Comfortable,
Integrity,
Dance,
Brain,
Girl,
Justice,
Difference,
Bear,
Amazing Music,
Education,
Thought,
Smile,
Things In Life,
Success,
Motor,
Oceans,
Life Is Like,
Wonder,
Future,
Loves,
Wisdom,
Evidence,
Culture,
Jesus,
Organization,
Beach,
Knowledge,
I Like You,
Afternoon,
Fly,
Secret,
Job,
Movie Love,
Food,
Book
Ambrose Bierce
SIREN, n. One of several musical prodigies famous for a vain attempt to dissuade Odysseus from a life on the ocean wave. Figuratively, any lady of splendid promise, dissembled purpose and disappointing performance.
Same Author Quotes
Similar Quotes
