“Nothing is harmful to literature except censorship, and that almost never stops literature going where it wants to go either, because literature has a way of surpassing everything that blocks it and growing stronger for the exercise.” WayWantLiteratureGrowingExerciseStrongerBlockCensorshipSurpassingGrowing Stronger Author:Ali Smith
“I grew up around a lot of various religions, so it's a part of my consciousness in a way. Everything from heavy Catholicism to followers of Indian spiritual masters to Unitarian universalists - all in one family. Though the family aspect was stronger than any particular dogma.” WaySpiritualConsciousnessParticularMastersGrewGrew UpAspectStrongerVariousHeavyIndianCatholicismFollowersDogmaSpiritual MastersUnitarian Author:St. Vincent
“Indians are marvelous storytellers. In some ways, that oral tradition is stronger than the written tradition.” WayWrittenTraditionStrongerMarvelousStorytellerOral Tradition Author:N. Scott Momaday
“Do not turn the power of your mind upon others, but turn it upon yourself in such a way that it will make you stronger, more positive, more capable, and more efficient, and as you develop in this manner, success must come of itself. There is only one way by which you can influence others legitimately, and that is through the giving of instruction, but in that case, there is no desire to influence. You desire simply to impart knowledge and information, and you exercise a most desirable influence without desiring to do so.” WayGivingMindDesireTurnsCasesInfluenceInformationExerciseCapableStrongerOne WayInstructionEfficientDesirableImpartMakes You StrongerKnowledge And Information Book:The Optimist Creed Source: The Optimist Creed
“I always say this to people: 'If Shaq can be in the NBA for 19 years and dominate for 19 years using his body, why can't I be in the music industry for 50 years using my brain when my brain is way stronger than anyone's body?' I have to have a successful record company, more hit records. I want to dominate the game.” PeopleIfsWayWantYearsBodyGamesBrainCompanySuccessfulRecordsIndustryStrongerNbaMusic IndustryRecord CompaniesShaq Author:Rico Love