Quotes: Michelle Richmond

"Life is a series of decisions, forks in the road, this or that, yes or no, left or right. We make our choices, we select our path. When I was young, the options seemed unlimited, so many paths to travel. But here's what I didn't understand: Every path is a one-way street. There is no turning back, no changing your mind, no trying both options. There is only forward motion. With time, your decisions pile up, compounding, interweaving, slowly turning you into the person you are." 

–– Michelle Richmond, American writer 

Source: Michelle Richmond. The Wonder Test. New York: Atlantic Monthly Press, 2021; p. 422.

via: Commonplace Book 2022, 2023, p.112. 

Quotes: Taylor Mac

"An artist's job is to dream the culture forward." 

–– Taylor Mac (b. 1973), American performer, singer-songwriter, playwright 

Source: Austin Kleon newsletter Friday August 25, 2023. 

via: Sketchbook 33, 2023, p. 88.

Quotes: Bryan Adams

"I'm not someone that reflects backwards, I always look forwards so these right now are the best days, by far. And I think the best days are also still to come." 

–– Bryan Adams (b. 1959), Canadian musician and photographer 

via: Sketchbook A, 2017, p. 40.

Women's quotes: Indira Gandhi

"Whenever you take a step forward, you are bound to disturb something." 

–– Indira Gandhi (1917-1984), Indian politician and former Prime Minister of India