Jesmyn Ward Quotes
I read everything. When I say everything, I read everything: children's literature, Y.A., science fiction, fantasy, romance - I read it all. Each genre fulfills a different need I have. Each book teaches me something.
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Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. As a peacemaker the lawyer has superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough.
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Lobbying is a legitimate profession... Many congressional spouses act as lobbyists.
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They say I am a regulator and I think it is just an effort not to comply with the decree. I do not do anything except what the decree requires me to do.
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When I was in high school, I was really into string theory and superstring theory and read 'Scientific American.' It's fascinating.
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Boxing, in the most general terms, is a poor man's sport. All you have is your hands to make a living.
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I had a lovely childhood. For family holidays, we went as far as the car could take us - we would drive to Florida, even though it would take three days. I didn't know we didn't have a lot of money because there was always food on the table. I didn't have a lot of stuff, but I did figure skating for a long time, and I always had my skates.
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Every time a blast happens, people ask, 'But why would someone do this?' Weirdly, it hasn't been answered well anywhere - neither in fiction nor non-fiction.
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When I'm ready, I plan to adopt. I still believe in family.
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I'm not a rock singer and I don't want to be a rock singer. I'm not interested. It doesn't seem to get across.
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Basketball paid for four years of my education, and I am so proud of that.
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We had a great dramatic society in school, and that's where I first got exposure both as an actor and director.
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My man has to be more intelligent than I am, which is difficult to find. He should definitely be more successful than me, which is not so difficult to find. I'd be a fool to expect a better looking man than me, which is impossible to find.
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Many think kids have lots of time and few responsibilities. And that's just not true. They are stressed and under pressure.
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I'm not afraid of change, let's put it that way.
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The next time you see an outside day with a down close lower than the previous day, don't get scared, get ready to buy!
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My brother used to say that when you deal with women, it's difficult to remove emotions from an argument. I never really knew what he meant. Then I read an article that said when it comes to emotion and logic, men's and women's brains are different - my brother was right! Women are very mysterious, but that's part of their joy.
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In every European nation, there have been problems in history when the society was too divided.
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Only science and the spirit of seeking truth from facts can save China. I firmly believe in this.
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The tensions are always based on financial resources. Something like film is very problematic because it is viewed as an art form and also as an industry with a pure commercial base.
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I'm the only person that has ever run a principle-based legislative body.
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I got my fair share of stick. But I surrounded myself with fabulous girls, and they all loved me because I made them clothes. I remember making them all leopard print tops and tartan skirts for a party we went to once. It's scary to think about it now, actually.
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Any conversation I have about innovation starts with the ultimate goal.
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I read everything. When I say everything, I read everything: children's literature, Y.A., science fiction, fantasy, romance - I read it all. Each genre fulfills a different need I have. Each book teaches me something.
