James Branch Cabell Quotes
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The best relationship is one that does not foster too much independence nor too much dependence, but exists in the healthy interdependence zone.
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Blessed be Providence which has given to each his toy: the doll to the child, the child to the woman, the woman to the man, the man to the devil!
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Have you noticed the physical resemblance between Imran Khan and Gaddafi? If you were making a movie of the life of Gaddafi and you wanted a slightly better-looking version of Gaddafi, you might cast Imran Khan.
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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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What is your identity, and how do you know who you are if you don't have language?
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In externals we advance with lightening express speed, in modes of thought and sympathy we lumber on in stage-coach fashion.
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I'm a historian in my own mind.
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And luckily, therefore the good old days return. The traditional art of driving counts again, and it is all about good tactics, skills and reflexes instead of simple power.
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Truthful words are not beautiful; beautiful words are not truthful. Good words are not persuasive; persuasive words are not good.
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OK, I've been very wild, but I've never really been the sort of person who goes that crazy!
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I always like to have flowers on the table. I think they make it look special.
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I like everybody at 'Criminal Minds.' I would like to guest star, but I don't know if that is in the cards.
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I don't like juries having the wool pulled over their eyes. I don't think that's what the Constitution is about.
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I've found that when everyone rallies behind a cause, and when they learn their effort can contribute something bigger, they get engaged.
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I take the time to look at my videos after a fight to see not what I did right but what I did wrong, to learn from those mistakes.
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To me, no matter who you're casting for what role, if something's authentic, usually you can mine something good there.
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The dieting wars have got to stop.
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By 2020, 50 percent of imports should be reduced, which should become 75 percent by 2025. By 2030, India should be energy independent.
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What is fascinating to me is the way I view everything in terms of parallels and connections. When I read about Achilles and Odysseus in Homer's 'Iliad,' I can see parallels in Chinese historical romances, in the way the first emperor of the Han dynasty and his chief rival are portrayed.
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I like all kinds of input.
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My older kids are fantastic people. It can't be the result of my influence on them.
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Some books are a revelation. They come along at just the right time for just the right reasons. They become heart books and soul books.
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I love what I do and know I'm good at it. It helps that I can get financial support along the way.
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Tell the rabble my name is Cabell.
