Catherynne M. Valente Quotes
Greta, Greta, he whispered, eyes shut in rapture, on thy breast I write my Edda, at thy feet I lay the keys of Niflheim, by thy leave alone, I live, and breathe, and die.
Catherynne M. Valente
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I really enjoy English and poetry and writing classes.
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Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities.
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To try to blackmail a president into giving them some concessions on issues that have nothing to do with the budget.
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Through surrender the aspirant's ego is effaced, and . . . grace . . . pours down upon him like a torrential rain.
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Evel Knievel
I want to be treated like a musician.
Halsey
Greta, Greta, he whispered, eyes shut in rapture, on thy breast I write my Edda, at thy feet I lay the keys of Niflheim, by thy leave alone, I live, and breathe, and die.
Catherynne M. Valente
