Karen Robards Quotes
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The oldest books are only just out to those who have not read them.
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I'm very comfortable being naked. It's one of my favorite things to do.
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Imagination has brought mankind through the dark ages to its present state of civilization. Imagination led Columbus to discover America. Imagination led Franklin to discover electricity.
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In my case, I write in the past because I'm not really part of the present. I have nothing valid to say about anything current, though I have something to say about what existed then.
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In bitter almond oil, like in a great number of other substances that previously had been counted among the 'aromatic compounds' on behalf of their strong smell, a derivative of benzene is present. The special properties of benzene and its derivatives are caused by the typical arrangement of their carbon atoms.
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To write our constitution is for the past, the present, and the future to come together all at once in one single motion, in one single heave, one single cry. For we correct the errors of the past and chart a new course for the future, based on the experience of the present.
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There are many reluctant young readers who haven't yet found books that make them laugh.
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All of my books are based in some way on my personal experiences, or the experiences of members of my family, or the stories kids would tell me in school.
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I love books about treks and journeys into the unknown.
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My favorite TV show is probably 'Glee.' I'm a Gleek, like everyone else!
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Don't take yourself too seriously. Know when to laugh at yourself, and find a way to laugh at obstacles that inevitably present themselves.
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The future is no more uncertain than the present.
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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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All our own present experiences are primordial. What could be more primordial than experience itself?
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My favorite kitchen was the Japanese and the Italian kitchen.
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America's present need is not heroics but healing; not nostrums but normalcy; not revolution but restoration.
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The future is keeping you out of the present time.
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My favorite 'Mister Rogers' episodes were always the ones where Mr. Rogers would go into the community.
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My son was born somewhat late in my life and I just found myself really feeling like I didn't want to miss out on being a parent and being with him, and not wanting a situation where I was constantly pulled back and forth between being present, and having all these other pressures and considerations.
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People listen to me, and they hear about a government they want, a government... that will cut spending, cut taxes, that will focus on private-sector job creation.
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I realized then that the generations may change but the strength of our nation remains solid.
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When you get older you have to be careful about always saying, "Things aren't as good as they used to be." But it's hard not to.
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However, my argument assumes that there is a relationship between God and God’s word; thus, my 'theological solution' to unjust interpretations is to be more scrupulous in aligning our readings of God’s word with our conceptions of God so as to avoid attributing injustice to God.
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Books are still my favorite present.
