Tag Archives: Quotes

Homage to Liu Xiaobo

Posted on July 16, 2017 by raoulpat

In memory of Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo, who died in prison on 13 July 2017. This citation is from the Charter 8 manifesto, which he and other Chinese intellectuals and human rights activists authored in 2008.

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Après Trois Ans

Posted on January 20, 2017 by raoulpat

An excerpt from Paul Verlaine’s poem Après Trois Ans (After Three Years).

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You are Fabulous

Posted on September 29, 2016 by raoulpat

Inspired by Rachel Yallop in her course Copperplate: A Different Look at the Swelling Line. This will be auctioned off at the Horizons Foundation’s annual gala.

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I Would Die 4 U

Posted on May 28, 2016 by raoulpat

In homage to Prince, a great songwriter, musician and artist. From his 1984 album Purple Rain.

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Happy New Year

Posted on January 15, 2015 by raoulpat

It’s never too late to say Happy New Year.  

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