A strong hatred is the best lamp to bear in our hands as we go over the dark places of life, cutting away the dead things men tell us to revere. – Rebecca West
Now different races and nationalities cherish different ideals of society that stink in each others nostrils with an offensiveness beyond the power of any but the most monstrous private deed. – Rebecca West
It is sometimes very hard to tell the difference between history and the smell of skunk. – Rebecca West
There is no logical reason why the camel of great art should pass through the needle of mob intelligence. – Rebecca West
I love that for Barack, there is no such thing as us and them – he doesnt care whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, or none of the above… he knows that we all love our country… and hes always ready to listen to good ideas… hes always looking for the very best in everyone he meets. – Michelle Obama