George Pierce Baker Quotes
Rare is the human being, immature or mature, who has never felt an impulse to pretend he is some one or something else.
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People tweet before they think, and it becomes obsessive.
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I went out with this boy on the proviso that he didn't tell anybody we were together. The idiot didn't keep his mouth shut. I dumped him. I never went out with a boy from school again.
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Malicious attacks on the Soviet Union produce a natural feeling of indignation.
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I start writing with only the vaguest idea about who my characters are and what is going to happen, and the characters and plot come into existence as I go. I've tried doing it the other way, but for me, outlining is a waste of time because I never follow the outline.
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Be comfortable. I think if you're comfortable, you exude confidence, and that leads to good style.
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I am quite a private person.
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I don't need any more money.
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I believe that most police are conscientious and want only to provide safety for us.
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During 'Saturday Night Fever' at the end of the first act dance number I tried to perform a split-jump, only I can't do them so I ended up on my ass followed by the most unsightly backward roll out of it, followed by the cast falling over in laughter and a good portion of the audience too.
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I would rather trust my child to a serpent than to a teacher who does not believe in God.
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I'm never in the mood to eat or drink when I get to a show. I'm just too nerved out.
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I understand why war is not popular, but I also know this: The belief that peace is desirable is rarely enough to achieve it. Peace requires responsibility. Peace entails sacrifice. That's why NATO continues to be indispensable. That's why we must strengthen U.N. and regional peacekeeping, and not leave the task to a few countries.
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Whether a person is spiritual or not, we all seek to get away from the stress, anger, and anxiety of everyday life. Some people drink, do drugs, or do worse to escape, and they hurt themselves in the process. Some people listen to music, mine included, and feel better.
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Throughout Jack's violin solo at the Hollywood Bowl, the audience was glued to their seats. That was the only way he could get them to sit down.
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What honey? What is that? It's a sign, I can't see it, wait a minute. Oh, thank you darlin', thank you very much. Oh, thank you. The thought is beautiful dear, and I love you for it, but I, I haven't been caught up in this thing and I can't accept this kingship thing because to me there's only one, which is Christ.
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In the arms of the angel,Fly away from here.From this dark cold hotel room,And the endlessness you feel.You are pulled from the wreckageOf your silent reverie.You're in the arms of the angel;May you find some comfort here.
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Faith is cold as ice.Why are little ones born only to sufferfor the want of immunity, or a bowl of rice?Well, who would hold a price on the heads of the innocent childrenif there's some immortal power to control the dice? - Roll The Bones (1991)
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I know-yet my arms are empty,That fondly folded seven,And the mother heart within meIs almost starved for heaven.
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I was very fortunate that my first novel captivated the imaginations of so many readers who asked for a sequel. After that, one book led to another as I discovered other facets to my characters I wanted to investigate further.
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If the Republican party shall fail to carry out this purpose, God will raise up another party that will be faithful.
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'Fay had a spot of blood on the left side of her mouth and I took a wet cloth and wiped it off. Women were meant to suffer; no wonder they asked for constant declarations of love.'
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We know how to show respect to our opponent, Juventus in this instance. This is what makes this win so great and significant. We have lost in Malmo, and tonight we wanted to do something good; we are really pleased we pulled it through
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I can't wait for the iPhone 6. It's my only ambition in life to have it quickly.
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Rare is the human being, immature or mature, who has never felt an impulse to pretend he is some one or something else.
