July 2012
“The creative person is both more primitive and more cultured, more destructive...”
– F. Barron, “The psychology of imagination”, Scientific American (September 1958)
I Once Dated A Writer and
forest-dreams:
Writers are forgetful, but they remember everything. They forget appointments and anniversaries, but remember what you wore, how you smelled, on your first date… They remember every story you’ve ever told them - like ever, but forget what you’ve just said. They don’t remember to water the plants or take out the trash, but they don’t forget how to make you laugh. ...
“Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to time...”
– Oscar Wilde
Girl: I’m having heart surgery today. Boy: I know. Girl: I love you! Boy: I love you more! *After heart surgery her dad is the only person in the room.* Girl: Where is he? Dad: Don’t you know who gave you the heart? Girl: (Starts crying) Dad: Im just kidding he went to the bathroom.
“You may fancy yourself safe, and think yourself strong. But a chance tone of...”
– The Picture of Dorian Gray, Oscar Wilde (via rebeldiamonds95)
