William Blake Quotes
Quotes to Explore
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I just can't get used to the idea of being somebody unreal in people's minds. I can't live my life like that. And it's just anathema to being a writer. It's not healthy.
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I think it's more and more important to spend time with your children, because it seems to be harder and harder for them to succeed as their parents have succeeded.
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Environmental groups are not completely against dams. We approve of appropriate development.
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Alienation as our present destiny is achieved only by outrageous violence perpetrated by human beings on human beings.
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It's a wonderful feeling being a bridge to the past and unite generations.
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I still have my school friends who are actually friends. It's nice that they don't think much about my singing career. They think it is cool, and they are happy for me, but they don't really bother me about it. To them, I'm still just the schoolgirl from next door.
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In 2009, I served as AARP's Ambassador of Caregiving. With a producer and cameraman, I traveled the country for months, interviewing hundreds of caregivers.
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I think the sidekick makes the number one look good.
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The revolution doesn't always look perfect.
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When I was very little my mother said I used to draw in the air with my fingers. I needed a pencil. Once I could hold one, I have drawn every day since.
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Space excites me. My dream is to go to space.
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I've always wanted to tackle the casual part of dressing. Knits to me are always just easy. I've fantasized about packing a suitcase of only knits: You just throw them in, roll them in a ball, pull them out and they still look fabulous.
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The Queen and Electric Light Orchestra harmonies are so distinct and fit in our songs so well sometimes, but we don't know how to do them properly.
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Religion has caused more misery to all of mankind in every stage of human history than any other single idea.
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When I heard Elvis and his 'Sun Sessions,' I went mad for it. I was about thirteen.
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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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I like other people's kids and being able to give them back when I want to.
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People should recognize who you are and how you can act rather then how famous you are.
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When was the last time someone told you 'Look at the bright side of things' when you were depressed, and you actually paid attention to them? Maybe some people do, but I sure as hell don't.
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I've had some painful experiences in my life, but I feel like I'm trivializing them by using them for a scene in a movie. I don't want to do that. It just makes me feel kind of dirty for having done that.
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It does create an environment that makes it difficult to work in. Our effort has been to continually make recruitment of good qualified staff a priority.
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Media play a powerful role in establishing and perpetuating social norms.
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All people need to know how AIDS is transmitted, and every country has an obligation to educate its citizens. This is why every country must also improve literacy, especially for women and girls, so that they can make wise choices that will keep them healthy and safe.
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I am going to that country which I have all my life wished to see.
