Derek Walcott Quotes
You would get some fantastic syntactical phenomena. You would hear people talking in Barbados in the exact melody as a minor character in Shakespeare. Because here you have a thing that was not immured and preserved and mummified, but a voluble language, very active, very swift, very sharp.
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By adopting a wonderful mutt, you'll save a life and help reduce animal homelessness while also boosting your chances of a more robust new furry friend, as mixed-breed dogs have demonstrated better health and longer life spans than their purebred cousins.
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I don't think anyone should write their autobiography until after they're dead.
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I particularly like Hershey's chocolate - the kind which has almonds in it.
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Some people are used to having things done for them by her parents, I am not. I can do it myself.
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I am inspired by anything beautiful. Sometime it's a pair of eyes or flowing gorgeous hair, other times it's the sky or a sunset. I've been inspired by supple skin or the texture of a soft shirt.
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It is good to be in front of the lens to appreciate more being behind the lens.
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Everybody in the black community must organize, and then we decide whether we will have alliance with other people or not, but not until we are organized.
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I am the son of peasants and I know what is happening in the villages. That is why I wanted to take revenge, and I regret nothing.
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I love the Royal Family. The Queen, she's fabulous.
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If you think that by threatening me you can get me to do what you want... well, that's where you're right. But - and I am only saying this because I care - there's a lot of decaffeinated brands on the market that are just as tasty as the real thing.
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I try to compartmentalize as much as possible, and I have the most amazing team in the world. They really set up my time in a way that is completely efficient all the time.
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I make big objects that are simple, bright and clear, kind of ironic but hopefully funny because I love the shapes, and I get inspiration from toys and books, and I believe in art for everyone.
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I like the condition of being an outsider, just passing through.
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In real life, I assure you, there is no such thing as algebra.
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This result was confirmed by different researchers using various experimental arrangements.
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I can't say that winning the Pen/Faulkner was a dream come true because I would never have dared to dream it.
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At its core, banking is not simply about profit, but about personal relationships.
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I wasn't allowed to grow as an artist. My albums were nicer to look at than to listen to.
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All women and girls have the fundamental right to live free of violence. This right is enshrined in international human rights and humanitarian law. And it lies at the heart of my UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign.
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Hope can be the most wonderful thing in the world or it can crush your heart like an eggshell.
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The show is different every night, because I never write a setlist.
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If we invest in the American people, the American people always bring this Nation a good return.
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Let's make a law that gay people can have birthdays, but straight people get more cake - you know, to send the right message to kids.
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You would get some fantastic syntactical phenomena. You would hear people talking in Barbados in the exact melody as a minor character in Shakespeare. Because here you have a thing that was not immured and preserved and mummified, but a voluble language, very active, very swift, very sharp.
