James P. Carse Quotes
The finite play for life is serious; the infinite play of life is joyous.
James P. Carse
Quotes to Explore
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Even if you only want to write science fiction, you should also read mysteries, poetry, mainstream literature, history, biography, philosophy, and science.
Walter Jon Williams
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A standard line, promoted by people like Clement Greenberg, is that politics contaminates art, and Manet is often cited as an example of art for art's sake.
Hans Haacke
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'SNL' doesn't have a traditional writer's room. On Monday, there's the pitch meeting with the guest, and I played that like it was stand-up.
Hannibal Buress
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Being an actress can be a little like being a girl in the '50s: You're stuck waiting by the phone, hoping that the boy you like will call.
Zooey Deschanel
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Writing has never been that simple for me.
Pat Conroy
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In my opinion, Christian Dior was never, ever theatre.
Raf Simons
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Only silence perfects silence.
A. R. Ammons
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In politics, there is only one crime that is unforgivable - showing weakness.
Yair Lapid
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With Geoffrey, it was the first time we did music together, we understood that everything could be well, and without any problem. And we didn't need to rehearse too much.
Victoria de los Angeles
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I'm just focused on exploring new opportunities.
Yuri Milner
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My mom was a great cook and great baker all her life.
Mandy Patinkin
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On the radio there's only a certain amount of artists: Jay-Z, Beyonce, Kanye, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, T.I., Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys. Other artists are achieving things that are really special, they have a hard time getting people's attention. Music has been just a little bit lacklustre.
Q-Tip
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People like comfort; that's natural. But as for making money simply for the sake of making it, and giving yourself far more trouble and anxiety to gain it than you can ever get pleasure from it when it's gained, why, as for me, I'd rather sit still and cross my arms.
Emile Zola
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Things are so beautiful and wonderful, you feel there must be another life where you will see more - hear more - and know more. All of it cannot die.
Kate Greenaway
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To live a life of virtue, you have to become consistent, even when it isn't convenient, comfortable, or easy.
Epictetus
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I love my gay male friends, but when I was a little girl, I always used to wish that I would be constantly surrounded by gorgeous guys, and I am, and I should have been more specific.
Margaret Cho
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I'm not really the sort to reflect or look forward. I prefer concentrating on the now.
Pete Burns
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The finite play for life is serious; the infinite play of life is joyous.
James P. Carse
