http://www.contrariwise.org Tattoos from books, poetry, music, and other sources. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:02:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Submitted by Katie: I got the tattoo when I was going through a series of events I ended up losing a large number of those who were close to me. I got to a point where I was absolutely miserable and couldn't find a good reason to wake up ... http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/08/04/i-shall-not-live-in-vain/ Submitted by Cassie W: "We cannot be sure of having something to live for unless we are willing to die for it." - Che Guevara http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/08/03/che-guevara/ Submitted by Pistol: This quote is from Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged. After reading this book my mind seemed to be opened to a world I had been searching for but was incapable of finding myself. A place where people are respected for their virtues, not for their vices. Where ability is ... http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/08/02/who-is-john-galt/ Submitted by Heather Sundell: Shel Silverstein was a huge part of my childhood. I was in love with his poems and his writing has greatly influenced my own. I loved this poem because it reminds me that there is always more to life than what you know . I also actually ... http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/08/01/where-the-sidewalk-ends/ "Hurihia to aroaro ki te ra tukuna to atarangi kia taka ki muri i a koe." Submitted by Toan: Its an old maori proverb meaning "turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you". Need I say more. http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/31/maori-proverb/ Submitted by Michele Polak: “In women’s speech, as in their writing, that element which never stops resonating, which, once we’ve been permeated by it, profoundly and imperceptibly touched but it, retains the power of moving us—that element is the song: the first music from the first voice of love which is ... http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/30/she-writes-in-white-ink/ Brigette says: I have a tattoo very closely based on the original rocking-horse fly illustration from Through the Looking Glass (1871), the sequel to Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. John Tenniel was the illustrator; these prints were made with woodblocks. Photo from her tattoo artist's portfolio: "Well, there's the Horse-fly," Alice began, ... http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/29/rocking-horse-fly/ This tattoo was submitted by Daphne, who says: "My tattoo is a quote by Gandhi that I saw on the wall of his ashram in Ahmedabad." "My life is my message." - Gandhi http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/28/gandhi-2/ Tattoo submitted by Amy from Dallas: Oh please Look please lover lay down Oh please lover lay down And you weep Lover lay down Cause it's over Lover lay down Say love, say love, say love, say love, say love Could I love you Could you love me Darling it's All the same 'Til we dance away Chasing me all around Leading ... http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/27/280/ This tattoo was submitted by Seraph. ellipsis \i-ˈlip-səs, e-\ n. A mark or series of marks ( . . . or * * * , for example) used in writing or printing to indicate an omission, especially of letters or words. http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/26/dot-dot-dot/ From The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. This tattoo was submitted by Kay. http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/25/the-giving-tree/ Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - From 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night' by Dylan Thomas This tattoo was submitted by dylan Snow, who says: Years ago when I showed this tattoo ... http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/24/do-not-go-gentle-into-that-good-night/ This Harriet the Spy tattoo was submitted by Courtney B, a Young Adult Librarian.  She says: It's supposed to be a permanent reminder not to leave my notebooks around where other people will read them. http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/23/harriet-the-spy/ Tattoo submitted by Jenna Bredesen (of "those who matter don't mind"): Stumble don't rumble 'Cause you might get killed Sip but don't tip 'Cause your beer you might spill Think what you feel 'Cause your feelings don't think Here at the office, We know just one drink - Chorus of "Office" by Pepper http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/22/think-what-you-feel/ Submitted by Jenna Bredesen: "Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter." - Bernard Baruch, in response to disputed seating arrangements.  (This quotation is often misattributed to Dr. Seuss.) http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/21/those-who-matter-dont-mind/ “So it goes.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Slaughterhouse-Five The drawing underneath is a golden spiral. (source) http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/20/kurt-vonnegut-8/ Artwork from Le Petit Prince (The Little Prince) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. (source) http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/19/le-petit-prince-4/ This tattoo is the owner's full name in Elvish. - Inspired by The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (source) http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/18/elvish/ Submitted by Nogoldformarfa: He cried in a whisper at some image, at some vision—he cried out twice, a cry that was no more than a breath—"The horror! The horror!" - From Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/17/heart-of-darkness/ Submitted by Doc Luben: I'm with you in Rockland where you laugh at this invisible humor I'm with you in Rockland where we are great writers on the same dreadful typewriter I'm with you in Rockland where your condition has become serious and is reported on the radio I'm with you in Rockland where the faculties of the ... http://www.contrariwise.org/2008/07/16/allen-ginsberg-3/