I don't do all that well in the writerly world. I'm happier being outside the flow. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes flow happy world
E.B. White's essays are the best things I've read about Maine - especially the one in which he's not sure if he can go out sailing any more in his sloop. Nicholson Baker essayhavemaine Change image and share on social
True, the name of the product wasn't so great. Kindle? It was cute and sinister at the same time - worse than Edsel, or Probe, or Microsoft's Bob. But one forgives a bad name. One even comes to be fond of a bad name, if the product itself is delightful. Nicholson Baker badbadlybob share on social
The great thing about novels is that you can be as unshy as you want to be. I'm very polite in person. I don't want to talk about startling or upsetting things with people. Nicholson Baker greatnovelpeople Change image and share on social
I know this world is ruled by infinite intelligence. Everything that surrounds us- everything that exists - proves that there are infinite laws behind it. There can be no denying this fact. It is mathematical in its precision. Thomas A. Edison denyexistfact share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social
I am happy to the spokeswoman for this French youth that tomorrow will be spearhead new hope in the shape of the National Front. Marion Marechal-Le Pen frenchfronthappy Change image and share on social
