Writing is a miracle. You can travel anywhere in the world, to any time and any place — and still be home in time to have dinner.
Mary Pope OsborneI think it might be nice if there was a Cosimo de' Medici around today, offering commissions to the poor, but talented artists.
Mary Pope OsborneI believe we're entering a new era, where dynamic female leaders will have an opportunity to bring greater harmony and peace to the planet.
Mary Pope OsborneWhen we believe we have all the answers, we are not open to mystery. To begin a mystical journey, you have to start with a sense of wonder, of not knowing where you are going or how you will travel. The initial phase of alchemy is called the nigredo-it's the phase of darkness, when it's "blacker than black." You feel this when you start something new-go off to college, start a new job, travel to a foreign land, or end a relationship that is not working.
Mary Pope OsborneIt's difficult to choose between these art forms. Iconography is entirely different from the style of the 15th century masters, who were experts in foreshortening and perspective. The technical skill and visual effects of painters like Uccello have to be admired. They achieved a level of artistry that has never been surpassed, in my opinion.
Mary Pope OsborneAfter my husband died more than a decade ago, my mother prayed that I would remarry so that I could have a "normal" life again. Many people assumed that it would be too difficult for me to carry on as a single mother and raise a child without a man at my side. As the years went by, I found that it was indeed possible and that, in fact, I had no desire to remarry.
Mary Pope Osborne