The following is a collection of quotes from my readings. I have been gathering them, unsystematically, in a variety of files and notes to the point where I couldn't find anything anymore. Consolidating them here, in a form of a "pile", is an effort to tidy up the folders on my computer, but also to create a unique place for them to live. I like this idea of them being alive. Like leaven. Starters from which I can knead and bake my own ideas. I will be regularly updating this file as I stumble upon new ones.