Quotes of Laurence Overmire

All photos by Laurence Overmire.

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“Creativity is at the root of love and meaning in this life.” ~ Laurence Overmire

“Real life is never quite as interesting as the story told afterward.” 
~ Laurence Overmire

“War, hatred, and violence all spring from one infernal idea: that one person, race, creed, or culture is better than another.” ~ Laurence Overmire

“Recognizing your own ignorance is the first step toward wisdom.” 
~ Laurence Overmire

“Expect nothing and accept everything and you will never be disappointed.” 
~ Laurence Overmire 

"You can't really appreciate a work of art until you can understand
 how difficult it was to create. And that's probably true of any work of art - 
a rock, a tree, a bird, a fish, a sunrise made of light and air." 
~ Laurence Overmire

"Love is the great truth we all know in our hearts and must eventually recognize." 
~ Laurence Overmire

"Those who oppose equality, compassion and social justice 
have been on the wrong side of history time and time again." 
~ Laurence Overmire