Donald Miller Quotes
He thought about the story his daughter was living and the role she was playing inside that story. He realized he hadn't provided a better role for his daughter. He hadn't mapped out a story for his family. And so his daughter had chosen another story, a story in which she was wanted, even if she was only being used. In the absence of a family story, she'd chosen a story in which there was risk and adventure, rebellion and independence.
Donald Miller
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There is always shame in the creation of an expressive work, whether it's a book or a clay pot. Every artist worries about how they will be seen by others through their work. When you create, you aspire to do justice to yourself, to remake yourself, and there is always the fear that you will expose the very thing that you hoped to transform.
Rachel Cusk
It's the technique, I think, of writing a novel that is difficult for a nonfiction writer.
E. O. Wilson
The lesson of 'CSI' is: No matter what horrible things happen, nice policemen will turn up and fix everything and return it to the status quo.
Warren Ellis
The American people know something is wrong as far as energy is concerned. They don't think they are being told the truth.
T. Boone Pickens
Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.
Baltasar Gracian
I have, like, two and a half years of failed jokes that I know I wouldn't repeat, but I certainly have no comprehension of what definitely works. And the only gauge that I can go by is, 'This makes me laugh,' and is joyful... I like to, if possible, do things that people can enjoy and it doesn't take anybody down.
Taran Killam
My day, normally speaking, is: I go the gym in the morning, I go and work for 10 or 12 hours, I have dinner, I go to sleep.
Chris Liddell
You're definitely a different person at different stages in your life.
Ben Harper
I can tell you that when you're willing to give your life up to see a dream through, the reward is great.
Yelawolf
On weekends, we slow it down. Friday nights, we bust out a movie, and there is popcorn all over the place.
Jason Winston George
Our family was the most important part of Charlie's life. He loved us very much, and we adored him.
Lynn Schusterman
He thought about the story his daughter was living and the role she was playing inside that story. He realized he hadn't provided a better role for his daughter. He hadn't mapped out a story for his family. And so his daughter had chosen another story, a story in which she was wanted, even if she was only being used. In the absence of a family story, she'd chosen a story in which there was risk and adventure, rebellion and independence.
Donald Miller
