Winifred Holtby Quotes

Why, why, when one writes, does a sort of shackle bind one's imagination? I become conscious of a deadening mediocrity, perhaps a form of mental cowardice, and I long to break free, to let my imagination take wings. It doesn't - yet.

Winifred Holtby

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• I would rather be on the set than doing anything.

  

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• Sharing is the essence of social media.

  

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• I'm superstitious... but not like wear the same underwear for two weeks superstitious.

  

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• Rupert Murdoch is the most dangerous man in the world.

  

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• A feminist is a person who believes in the power of women just as much as they believe in the power of anyone else. It's equality, it's fairness, and I think it's a great thing to be a part of.

  

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• In Bombay, we have a fine concert hall. I think it is high time we built venues in Delhi and Calcutta, not only for western music, but also Indian music. It doesn't matter which party is in power; don't you think the capital of India should have a concert hall?

  

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• Why, why, when one writes, does a sort of shackle bind one's imagination? I become conscious of a deadening mediocrity, perhaps a form of mental cowardice, and I long to break free, to let my imagination take wings. It doesn't - yet.

  

  Winifred Holtby
  • Imagination
  • Wings
  • Mediocrity