Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere. – G.K. Chesterton
A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author. – G.K. Chesterton
Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere. – G.K. Chesterton
A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author. – G.K. Chesterton
Though I believe in liberalism, I find it difficult to believe in liberals. – G.K. Chesterton
There is nothing the matter with Americans except their ideals. The real American is all right; it is the ideal American who is all wrong. – G.K. Chesterton
Mild autism can give you a genius like Einstein. If you have severe autism, you could remain nonverbal. You dont want people to be on the severe end of the spectrum. But if you got rid of all the autism genetics, you wouldnt have science or art. All you would have is a bunch of social yak yaks. – Temple Grandin
After a few months in my parents basement, I took an apartment near the state university, where I discovered both crystal methamphetamine and conceptual art. Either one of these things are dangerous, but in combination they have the potential to destroy entire civilizations. – David Sedaris
Wish on everything. Pink cars are good, especially old ones. And stars of course, first stars and shooting stars. Planes will do if they are the first light in the sky and look like stars. Wish in tunnels, holding your breath and lifting your feet off the ground. Birthday candles. Baby teeth. – Francesca Lia Block