Mary Oliver (1935–2019) American writer
"If the philosopher is right"
Red Bird (2008)
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British musician, former member of the Beatles 1940Related quotes
Sarada Devi (1853–1920) Hindu religious figure, spiritual consort of Ramakrishna
[Swami Tapasyananda, Swami Nikhilananda, Sri Sarada Devi, the Holy Mother; Life and Conversations, 302]
Kanye West (1977) American rapper, singer and songwriter
"Hey Mama", Live Grammy Performance, February 2008
Lyrics, 808s & Heartbreak (2008)
“Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!)
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace”
Leigh Hunt (1784–1859) English critic, essayist, poet and writer
Abou Ben Adhem
Context: Abou Ben Adhem (may his tribe increase!)
Awoke one night from a deep dream of peace,
And saw, within the moonlight in his room,
Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom,
An Angel writing in a book of gold: Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold,
And to the Presence in the room he said,
"What writest thou?" The Vision raised its head,
And with a look made of all sweet accord
Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay, not so,"
Replied the Angel. Abou spoke more low,
But cheerily still; and said, "I pray thee, then,
Write me as one who loves his fellow men." The Angel wrote, and vanished. The next night
It came again with a great wakening light,
And showed the names whom love of God had blessed,
And, lo! Ben Adhem's name led all the rest!
Jason Mraz (1977) American singer-songwriter
[Christina, Fuoco, http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/7600127/jason_mraz_goes_to_school, Jason Mraz Goes to School, Rolling Stone, 2 September 2007, 2007-09-28]
“I don't dream at night, I dream at day, I dream all day; I'm dreaming for living.”
Steven Spielberg (1946) American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur
“He had gained all the power he had dreamed of then—and had not known a moment of peace since.”
Glen Cook book She Is the Darkness
Source: She Is the Darkness (1997), Chapter 5 (p. 288)
Norman Mailer (1923–2007) American novelist, journalist, essayist, playwright, film maker, actor and political candidate
Source: The Man Who Studied Yoga (1956), Ch. 1
Context: I would introduce myself if it were not useless. The name I had last night will not be the same as the name I have tonight. For the moment, then, let me say that I am thinking of Sam Slovoda.
