If we listened to our intellect, we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go into business, because we’d be too cynical.Well, that’s nonsense. You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.

Annie Dillard

"Spend the afternoon. You can’t take it with you."

Annie Dillard

“ If we listened to our intellect, we’d never have a love affair. We’d never have a friendship. We’d never go into business, because we’d be too cynical. Well, that’s nonsense. You’ve got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down.
— Annie Dillard