Jeffrey Wright Quotes
Some musicians play blues, others classical jazz or bluegrass. I like to play political roles because I can merge my political interests with my creative interests.
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A lawyer without history or literature is a mechanic, a mere working mason; if he possesses some knowledge of these, he may venture to call himself an architect.
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It may be a cold, clammy thing to say, but those that treat friendship the same as any other selfishness seem to get the most out of it.
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And there is no trade or employment but the young man following it may become a hero.
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Intellectual Ventures is a company that invests in invention.
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I'm committed to the goal of Senate Bill 324, and that is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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I sometimes look around that studio in the middle of commercials and think, 'Really?'
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I'd rather be hated for who I am than loved who I am not. Even if you're not accepted, at least you are still yourself.
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We all have our strengths and our failings.
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I love being a part of Aqua Teen.
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My biggest fear has always been being 40 and hating my job. I love challenges. I'm not afraid to try anything.
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I picture my books as movies when I get stuck, and when I'm working on a new idea, the first thing I do is hit theaters to work out pacing and mood.
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When I'm painting, I'm not aware of what I'm doing. It's only after a get acquainted period that I see what I've been about. I've no fears about making changes for the painting has a life of its own.
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Good fiction is made of that which is real, and reality is difficult to come by.
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I can't even imagine life without music!
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When you have a 'solution thinking mindset' - and choose to focus 80% of your thoughts/words on solutions - you will not only be heading more speedily to long-term success, but you will immediately feel better in the moment.
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I loved what I did. I could've been secretary of state for ever.
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I find it hard to act other than the way I feel.
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My parents were really loving, open people to be around. I don't remember them ever telling me this profession is difficult. There was never, 'Uhhh, what else are you interested in?' They were just, 'Great. Done. Go for it.'
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There's a big, wonderful world out there for you. It belongs to you. It's exciting and stimulating and rewarding. Don't cheat yourselves out of this promise.
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The introduction of political pluralism often quickly led to bad results.
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I've been described as a grizzled political veteran.
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The very first words that we, the American nation, spoke were right here in Philadelphia. You know those words: 'We the people.' It wasn't, 'We the conglomerates.' It wasn't, 'We the corporations.' It was, 'We the people.'
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Though my books are written from a historical perspective, I have goon so far back that I am in the realm of prehistorical speculation rather than simple historical fact to weave my stories around.
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Some musicians play blues, others classical jazz or bluegrass. I like to play political roles because I can merge my political interests with my creative interests.
