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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[When asked about the best actresses from the current crop] There's Rani, then there's Preity, Based on work, Aishwarya... Priyanka is very good... Then there are the new girls like Lara and Katrina. [When asked his favorite and the best out the lot] As an actor? Rani Mukerji. [Smiles]
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He could have made a difference. He could have brought real jobs and development to hard working communities that need and deserve those resources. Instead, William Boyland, Jr. worked to glorify one person, and that was himself.
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Before you act, consider; when you have considered, tis fully time to act.
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I was a constitutional law professor, which means unlike the current president I actually respect the Constitution.
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The chess player who develops the ability to play two dozen boards at a time will benefit from learning to compress his or her analysis into less time.
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Books are still my favorite present.
