John Milton Quotes
Books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them....I know they are as lively and as vigorously productive as those fabulous dragon's teeth and being sown up and down, may chance to spring up armed men.
Quotes to Explore
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I love to be in the moment. I love to analyse things a bit.
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The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.
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I started modelling when I was 13, so I learned a lot of things. I actually love doing make-up on other people, too.
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I would say 'The Master' was one of the most inspiring things I've ever got to work on.
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It is time for dead languages to be quiet.
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I read books. Remember those? I read them, on paper.
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I been through some things but I worked hard to get to where I'm at.
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Love conquers all things except poverty and toothache.
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I just write mechanical things.
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I steer clear of books with ugly covers. And ones that are touted as 'sweeping,' 'tender' or 'universal.'
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If a writer doesn't generate hostility, he is dead.
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Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.
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I like to wear things that are daring but also not seem too avant-garde.
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Simply, there are many things I would like to do.
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In 'Shaun of the Dead,' it's not Shaun's fault that there's a zombie apocalypse - he just has to get through the day.
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I don't watch a lot of T.V. I only watch things via Netflix, so I only watch the things that I'm choosing to watch.
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I still relate to my father very much. I mean, I talk to him in a certain way, as we do talk to the dead.
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I love to personalize things. I love to make things my own. I like to name everything - from cars to iPhones to the socks I just lost.
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My arm is real tired because my hand has been extended for six months. Two weeks ago I said that Wilkinson was trying to drive a wedge in our relationship, now this has driven a stake into my heart.
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When I first watched Bette Davis in 'All About Eve', I was struck by how much I felt that she is Margo Channing and that she's Bette Davis, where she was able to do both, where you're like, 'What an icon.'
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My mother taught me the principles of hard work, setting my own goals and visualizing my future. From my early days with Destiny's Child, I understood I had to be focused and dedicated if I wanted true success. We were taught we needed a plan and the discipline to execute that plan to the fullest. I strongly believe if you work hard, whatever you want, it will come to you. I know that's easier said than done but keep trying.
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The record in the Federal Court discloses that (the NCI) took sides and sought in every way to hinder, suppress and restrict...(a) treatment of cancer.
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A lot of our so-called Latino leaders are gutless. I talk to these cry-baby Latino leaders, and they say they can't win elections until Latinos are a majority.
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Books are not absolutely dead things, but do contain a potency of life in them....I know they are as lively and as vigorously productive as those fabulous dragon's teeth and being sown up and down, may chance to spring up armed men.
