We are both disturbed and fascinated by visions of bleak futures, predictions of what might come if we as a society aren't careful. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes bleak careful disturb
I've always had this interest in sibling relationships because I don't have any siblings. I'm completely a product of the one-child policy in China, so I always kind of wished that I had an older brother or a younger brother or sister just to have that bond, so I find myself constantly writing about that relationship. Marie Lu bondbrotherchild share on social
I started writing seriously when I was a teenager, around 14 years old. Marie Lu startteenagerwrite Change image and share on social
On the one hand, I'm so relieved that I've actually managed to finish my very first series and that I've been able to see my characters through to the end of their journeys. On the other hand, I feel like how parents must feel when they send their kid off to college. It's a bittersweet mix. Marie Lu bittersweetcharactercollege share on social
The natural world is often bleak, but the language devoted to it is as careful as needlepoint and prophetic as well. Edith Pearlman bleakcarefuldevote Change image and share on social
In all animation, if it's done quickly, you'll know it. And if you're very slow and careful with it, it's going to look a little more beautiful. It's just compressing time into seconds. Henry Selick animationbeautifulcareful Change image and share on social
We have been shaken by the deaths of Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Trayvon Martin, and Tamir Rice - shaken, but not sufficiently unsettled. We must contextualize those losses, force our neighbors to become so deeply disturbed by what has occurred that they, too, are inspired to act to change the system. Ilyasah Shabazz actbrownchange share on social