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Jonathan Carroll Quotes

Yo can always take back the lost parts of yourself if you can find and recognize them Picture Quote #1

The trouble with wars is that they all look alike to people who aren't involved. Only the skin color of the dead is different Picture Quote #1

Fear's greatest weapon is its ability to blind one to anything. In its presence, we forget there are others to consider, things to save besides ourselves Picture Quote #1

Writing a short story is like having a short intense affair, whereas writing a novel is like a long rich marriage Picture Quote #1

There are people we meet in life who miss being important to us by inches, days, or heartbeats. Another place or time or a different emotional frame of mind and we would willingly fall into their arms; gladly take up their challenge or invitation. But as it is, we encounter them when we are discontent or content and they are not. Whatever they are, we are not and vice versa. Two trains going in different directions that pass for a few powerful moments at full speed, blasting noise and wind but then they are gone. Whatever serious chemistry might have been possible if, isn’t Picture Quote #1

The keys that unlock the heart are made of funny materials: a disarming phrase that comes out of the blue, nowhere, a certain sexy walk that sends you reeling, the way someone hums when she is alone. My father said it was the way my mother danced with him Picture Quote #1

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I forgive nothing. If you stole my orange crayon in the fifth grade, you're still on my hit list, buddy Picture Quote #1

Although our emotions sometimes behave like spoiled, selfish children, unfortunately we cannot send them to their room or tell them to stop screaming Picture Quote #1

Part of life is a quest to find that one essential person who will understand our story. But we choose wrongly so often. Over the ensuing years that person we thought understood us best ends up regarding us with pity, indifference, or active dislike. Those who truly care can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive our worst sins. Rarely do we find someone capable of both Picture Quote #1

You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover's arms can only come later when you're sure they won't laugh if you trip Picture Quote #1

Very often I'll find out at the end of a book what I put in at the beginning. A sort of process of elimination and discovery in one Picture Quote #1

There's almost always a point in a book where something happens that triggers the rest of the plot Picture Quote #1

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People who truly love us can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive us our worst sins. Rarely do you find someone capable of both Picture Quote #1

It's always fun to walk down the street with or behind a really beautiful woman, for no reason other than to see how the world reacts to them Picture Quote #1

If I don't feel like writing today or for a few days, I don't. and I don't think about it. It is not an obligation - it is the greatest privilege Picture Quote #1

I read less of everything now. With only fond memories of others' work, it will be interesting to give my own journal writing a try now Picture Quote #1

I find you write with one person in mind. Usually for me that one person is my wife, because she's my most severe critic and understands best what I'm trying to do Picture Quote #1

Even the handsomest men do not have the same momentary effect on the world as a truly beautiful woman does Picture Quote #1

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Coffee on an airplane always smells bad. Whenever it is served, suddenly the whole cabin stinks of it Picture Quote #1

At a Boston signing, someone from the audience asked why I was so obsessed with furniture in my books. The question rattled around in my head. I had no idea that I was obsessed with furniture Picture Quote #1

One of the saddest realities is that we never know when our lives are at their peak. Only after it is over and we have some kind of perspective do we realize how good we had it a day, a month, five years ago Picture Quote #1

It took me less than half a lifetime to realize that regret is one of the few guaranteed certainties. Sooner or later everything is touched by it, despite our naive and senseless hope that just this time we will be spared its cold hand on our heart Picture Quote #1

Fear pounds on the door to our heart demanding to be let in. Joy is modest and often comes into our lives like a shy person entering a room; it can take a while to even notice it's there Picture Quote #1

Sure, because it's a fairy tale. They're always so tediously moral. Nobody gets away with anything fun and all the interesting people are bad guys Picture Quote #1

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Far more disturbing than any spook house at an amusement park is a ride through the old hometown if you've been away for years Picture Quote #1

I have never heard anyone say This is it. I know right now is the high point of my life. It will never get any better. Only in retrospect do we recognize the best times and of course then it is too late Picture Quote #1

I write about what interests me. It's very dangerous when you try to satisfy an audience Picture Quote #1

The questions are the danger. Leave them alone and they sleep. Ask them, awake them, and more than you know will begin to rise Picture Quote #1

Real love is always chaotic. You lose control; you lose perspective. You lose the ability to protect yourself. The greater the love, the greater the chaos. It's a given and that's the secret Picture Quote #1

May this house stand until an ant drinks the ocean and a tortoise circles the world Picture Quote #1

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Yo can always take back the lost parts of yourself if you can find and recognize them (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) The trouble with wars is that they all look alike to people who aren't involved. Only the skin color of the dead is different (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Fear's greatest weapon is its ability to blind one to anything. In its presence, we forget there are others to consider, things to save besides ourselves (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Writing a short story is like having a short intense affair, whereas writing a novel is like a long rich marriage (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) There are people we meet in life who miss being important to us by inches, days, or heartbeats. Another place or time or a different emotional frame of mind and we would willingly fall into their arms; gladly take up their challenge or invitation. But as it is, we encounter them when we are discontent or content and they are not. Whatever they are, we are not and vice versa. Two trains going in different directions that pass for a few powerful moments at full speed, blasting noise and wind but then they are gone. Whatever serious chemistry might have been possible if, isn’t (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) The keys that unlock the heart are made of funny materials: a disarming phrase that comes out of the blue, nowhere, a certain sexy walk that sends you reeling, the way someone hums when she is alone. My father said it was the way my mother danced with him (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) I forgive nothing. If you stole my orange crayon in the fifth grade, you're still on my hit list, buddy (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Although our emotions sometimes behave like spoiled, selfish children, unfortunately we cannot send them to their room or tell them to stop screaming (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Part of life is a quest to find that one essential person who will understand our story. But we choose wrongly so often. Over the ensuing years that person we thought understood us best ends up regarding us with pity, indifference, or active dislike. Those who truly care can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive our worst sins. Rarely do we find someone capable of both (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) You have to walk carefully in the beginning of love; the running across fields into your lover's arms can only come later when you're sure they won't laugh if you trip (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Very often I'll find out at the end of a book what I put in at the beginning. A sort of process of elimination and discovery in one (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) There's almost always a point in a book where something happens that triggers the rest of the plot (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) People who truly love us can be divided into two categories: those who understand us, and those who forgive us our worst sins. Rarely do you find someone capable of both (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) It's always fun to walk down the street with or behind a really beautiful woman, for no reason other than to see how the world reacts to them (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) If I don't feel like writing today or for a few days, I don't. and I don't think about it. It is not an obligation - it is the greatest privilege (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) I read less of everything now. With only fond memories of others' work, it will be interesting to give my own journal writing a try now (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) I find you write with one person in mind. Usually for me that one person is my wife, because she's my most severe critic and understands best what I'm trying to do (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Even the handsomest men do not have the same momentary effect on the world as a truly beautiful woman does (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Coffee on an airplane always smells bad. Whenever it is served, suddenly the whole cabin stinks of it (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) At a Boston signing, someone from the audience asked why I was so obsessed with furniture in my books. The question rattled around in my head. I had no idea that I was obsessed with furniture (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) One of the saddest realities is that we never know when our lives are at their peak. Only after it is over and we have some kind of perspective do we realize how good we had it a day, a month, five years ago (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) It took me less than half a lifetime to realize that regret is one of the few guaranteed certainties. Sooner or later everything is touched by it, despite our naive and senseless hope that just this time we will be spared its cold hand on our heart (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Fear pounds on the door to our heart demanding to be let in. Joy is modest and often comes into our lives like a shy person entering a room; it can take a while to even notice it's there (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Sure, because it's a fairy tale. They're always so tediously moral. Nobody gets away with anything fun and all the interesting people are bad guys (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Far more disturbing than any spook house at an amusement park is a ride through the old hometown if you've been away for years (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) I have never heard anyone say This is it. I know right now is the high point of my life. It will never get any better. Only in retrospect do we recognize the best times and of course then it is too late (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) I write about what interests me. It's very dangerous when you try to satisfy an audience (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) The questions are the danger. Leave them alone and they sleep. Ask them, awake them, and more than you know will begin to rise (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) Real love is always chaotic. You lose control; you lose perspective. You lose the ability to protect yourself. The greater the love, the greater the chaos. It's a given and that's the secret (Jonathan Carroll Quotes) May this house stand until an ant drinks the ocean and a tortoise circles the world (Jonathan Carroll Quotes)

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