Elizabeth Kostova Quotes
As a historian, I have learned that, in fact, not everyone who reaches back into history can survive it. And it is not only reaching back that endangers us; sometimes history itself reaches inexorably forward for us with its shadowy claw.
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The difference between eccentricity and originality in historical studies is often difficult to detect at first encounter. When a radically new interpretation of a large segment of history makes its appearance, time is needed to sift the evidence.
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Teaching is a very noble profession that shapes the character, caliber, and future of an individual. If the people remember me as a good teacher, that will be the biggest honour for me.
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Knitting not only relaxes me, it also brings a feeling of being at home.
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At first my publisher had reservations about publishing it in the form you are familiar with.
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No matter what a woman looks like, if she's confident, she's sexy.
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I was born in England, but then I lived in Calgary, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, India, Vancouver, London, Toronto, and now L.A.
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When I had cancer - of the colon first, followed by breast cancer and a mastectomy - my motto used to be 'Drips by day, Prada by night.' I felt that I had to grasp it in the same way as you'd take on any challenge.
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Whatever road you've been given, enjoy that road.
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I hope she misses the cut. She doesn't belong here.
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People like music when they're in love, but they don't need it as much. You need music when you're missing someone or you're pining for someone or you're forgetting someone or you're trying to process what just happened.
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You mustn't always believe what I say. Questions tempt you to tell lies, particularly when there is no answer.
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We must not let daylight in upon the magic.
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I would love to work with Reese Witherspoon.
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When you do portraits professionally it's not a desire, it's for money.
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Adventuring can be for the ordinary person with ordinary qualities, such as I regard myself.
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To get a good deal, I buy them all with a friend. The houses, the boat, everything. We each buy half. So I pay half price! They get used more.
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We have to honor our commitments to today's beneficiaries, but we can't solve the growing deficit and debt problems unless we are smart, courageous, and sensible in planning for future.
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I get into all sorts of trouble with my publicists and with newspapers because I won't do photographs.
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I truly feel that being a woman, and particularly a mother, has had a large impact on my campaign.
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I think you are wrong to want a heart. It makes most people unhappy. If you only knew it, you are in luck not to have a heart.
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If you develop a dialogue with me and take an interest in me, I'll want to give you the business. It's human nature.
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The first time I drank LaCroix, I half expected it to be filled with self-tanner. Or Axe body spray.
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The history of other cultures is non-existent until it erupts in confrontation with the United States.
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As a historian, I have learned that, in fact, not everyone who reaches back into history can survive it. And it is not only reaching back that endangers us; sometimes history itself reaches inexorably forward for us with its shadowy claw.
