Jeffrey Eugenides Quote

A bird that fears turbulence will never know how high it can fly.

Do not be afraid of what should be afraid of you

The purpose of learning is not to give exams in class and forget about it, but to increase the knowledge until they possess an area of the earth for God almighty

Begin, be bold, and venture to be wise.

One of the main functions of a push-up bra is to lower the number of mothers who seem like mothers.

Proportions are what makes the old Greek temples classic in their beauty. They are like huge blocks, from which the air has been literally hewn out between the columns.

To be inspired is great, but to inspire is an honor.

The eagle only knows how high it can fly when it spreads its wings.

My father, [was] a mid-level phonecompany manager who treated my mother at best like an incompetent employee. At worst? He never beat her, but his pure, inarticulate fury would fill the house for days...

Belief is a wonderful way to pass the time until the facts come in.