Catherynne M. Valente Quotes

There's no shame in enjoying the quiet life.

A day out-of-doors, someone I loved to talk with, a good book and some simple food and music - that would be rest.

A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.

The life of inner peace, being harmonious and without stress, is the easiest type of existence.

Thinking fascinates me, and I probably spend too much time in my mind. My wife says that my perfect world is to be in the Suburban driving, with her next to me and the boys in the back seat and complete silence for two thousand miles.

Mellow doesn't always make for a good story, but it makes for a good life.

I feel happy and secure when I'm on my bed with a good book... I forget everything which is terrible in our world.

I believe that a simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind.

I enjoy the quiet life.

Comfort is key for me.

I'm quite calm when all is well.

Taken everything I've got, all I've got's this sunny afternoon.

Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health.

To do good work one must eat well, be well housed, have one's fling from time to time, smoke one's pipe, and drink one's coffee in peace

If you possess a library and a garden, you have everything you need. (translation from the French) Si vous possedez une bibliotheque et un jardin, vous avez tout ce qu'il vous faut.

What sweet delight a quiet life affords.

As I've gotten older, I've really wanted to find more balance and calm.

There is no greater feeling than hanging out with my dogs, or just walking around the land with our horses. My rescue ranch is is where I feel the most at peace and where I'm reminded of the simple things in life and let the chaos of my crazy work life fade away.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.

When it is possible, I choose to have a quiet life.

What I really try to do is photograph people at rest, in a state of serenity.

Make yourself comfortable in everything you do.

Before, for me, peace could have been synonymous with boredom.

I just want to live in peace and quiet.