Carmen Agra Deedy quotes

There are constant cycles in history. There is loss, but it is always followed by regeneration. The tales of our elders who remember such cycles are very important to us now. (Carmen Agra Deedy)

I find that it takes a lot of years of living, and many more of reckoning, to come up with one worthwhile paragraph. And when a deadline looms, prayer doesnt hurt, either.

Carmen Agra Deedy

Whatever we perceive as good in the world has always endured, and it always will.

Carmen Agra Deedy

I began telling stories as a volunteer in my daughters' school. But I grew up hearing stories from Cuban and Southern storytellers, and I learned a great deal by just being quiet and listening.

Carmen Agra Deedy

If you tell stories you love, you will never tell them with indifference - take it to the bank.

Carmen Agra Deedy

Listening to others does not mean you should sound like them; find your own voice by telling stories as authentically as possible.

Carmen Agra Deedy

I cannot always write at the same time, in the same place. I work, travel and have a vigorous family life. If I'm stranded in an airport lobby - I write. If I have to wait in a doctor's office - I write. If I have a morning or evening to myself - I write.

Carmen Agra Deedy

Carmen Agra Deedy

Occupation: American Author
Born: 1960
Quotes count: 7

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