“Human kind will prevail. And it will prevail because, in spite of the reaction of history, novels tell that art restores right in us that was disregarded by history. History is being what was, then literature offers what history has not always been,”
Carlos Fuentes
“I have never known a novel that was good enough to be good in spite of its being adapted to the author's political views.”
Edith Wharton
“In spite of efforts to deal with that kind of thing, it's still largely a 'buyer beware' situation.”
John Eatman
“A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
Christopher Reeve
“In spite of the six thousand manuals on child raising in the bookstores, child raising is still a dark continent and no one really knows anything. You just need a lot of love and luck -- and, of course, courage.”
Bill Cosby
“You've already won me over-in spite of me. So don't be alarmed if I fall head over feet. And don't be surprised if I love you for all that you are. I couldn't help it-it's all your fault.”
Alanis Morisette
“Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.”
Will Rogers
