Quotes

“Any man who needs to surround himself with loyal acolytes doesn’t really believe in himself. And if he doesn’t believe in himself, why should I?” ― Ken Follett, writer, quote from World Without End via “Any man who needs to surround himself with loyal acolytes doesn’t really believe in himself.  And if he doesn’t believe in… Continue reading “Any man who needs to surround himself with loyal acolytes doesn’t really believe in himself.  And if he doesn’t believe in himself, why should I?” — Art of Quotation

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” Gautama Buddha via ”Happiness never decreases by being shared.” — Art of Quotation

It comes down to reality, and it’s fine with me cause I’ve let it slide. I don’t care if it’s Chinatown or on Riverside. I don’t have any reasons. I left them all behind. I’m in a New York state of mind. songwriter and performer Billy Joel, song quote from New York State of Mind, […]… Continue reading “It comes down to reality, and it’s fine with me cause I’ve let it slide… I don’t have any reasons. I left them all behind. I’m in a New York state of mind.” — Art of Quotation

“Whenever you think you’re writing what other people want to hear from you, and that it’ll be commercial, you’re doomed to disaster. Writing has to be as truthful and specific as we can make it. The minute we think that we’re reaching more people and pleasing them, we get general. And audiences sense that and […]… Continue reading In Memory: “the best writing usually comes from the heart.” — Art of Quotation

”Technology promises to let us do anything from anywhere with anyone. But it also drains us as we try to do everything everywhere. In a surprising twist, relentless connection leads to a new solitude.“ Terrence McNally, playwright via “…In a surprising twist, relentless connection leads to a new solitude.” — Art of Quotation

“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we’re apart…I’ll always be with you.” ― A.A. Milne, Writer, quote from Winnie the Pooh via “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think…” — Art… Continue reading “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think…” — Art of Quotation

I love Paris every moment Every moment of the year quote from I Love Paris, 1953. Songwriter: Cole Porter. Performed by Ella Fitzgerald I Love Paris Every time i look down on this timeless town, Whether blue or gray be her skies, Whether loud be her cheers, Or whether soft be her tears, More and […]… Continue reading “Whether soft be her tears, more and more do I realize… I love Paris every moment of the year.” — Art of Quotation

“Sheltering in place works like this: You don’t give it to anyone — You don’t get it from anyone. Common sense. No?” Tom Hanks, actor, twitter post March 17, 2020 via “We are all in this together. Flatten the curve” — Art of Quotation

Students in Southern New Hampshire University’s online liberal arts programs were invited to participate in the W.R.I.T.E. Challenge, an 8-week experiential learning program, working in groups to research and write a resource article related to writing. Beyond the challenge itself, the groups competed to be published in The Penmen Review. This is the winning article.… Continue reading How Three Writers Moved Beyond Procrastination — Jess Manchester

Over the last few weeks, I’ve begun to feel a bit overwhelmed by my space and having to stay home has undoubtedly affected my productivity. In my efforts to make some changes, I decided it was time to start doing a bit of decluttering so I could feel a bit more at ease when I […]… Continue reading The 10 Steps You Need for a Simple, Decluttered Life — As She Writes