William Goldman Quotes
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The tragedy of all of this is that it happened to me and it shouldn't have happened. It ruined my life and my career. That's the tragedy of this.
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Beauty at 70 years old isn't the same as beauty at 20 years old, but it is stunning nonetheless.
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When facing a difficult task, act as though it is impossible to fail. If you are going after Moby Dick, take along the tartar sauce.
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There's something about the silence of people listening to someone or watching someone - I just... I love that.
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During my captivity, I felt abandoned by everyone apart from my family and supporters, because there was no part of the political spectrum that would want me released.
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It's a hard life... but if I could, I would do it all again.
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Each of our 900 shows so far was different - maybe that's what makes the fans come back to our gigs time and again. And that they're always part of the show. Phish concerts are a communal experience.
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I tramped. When I was on the freight trains, I wasn't looking for work. I was looking to go from place to place without paying any money.
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The true character of ministry is a servants heart.
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I was so opposed to the war in Vietnam that I initially refused President Nixon's urgings for me to go there.
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A lot of the younger kids now can rap, but they're scared of the crowd. Mastery of that stage is an MC. I don't know if you've seen any great MCs on stage but when you do it's like wow, this is more than the words to rhymes.
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I'm never away from my boys for more than three days.
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I think change needs to be egoless. It's not about my leaving my fingerprints or a legacy. It's more important to be part of a process by rolling up your sleeves, being on the ground, initiating projects, starting campaigns - you know, building stuff.
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The really wonderful thing that happened to me when I was in space was this feeling of belonging to the entire universe.
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It is amazing that it is my destiny to be the first Aussie to win the Masters.
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Circle are praised, not that abound, In largeness, but the exactly round.
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I don't really see any barrier between teenage fiction and adult literature.
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For some, being involved in a scene is a great thing because the social element can drive creativity. For me, though, it's never really been like that. It's the opposite. I've always had this instinct to escape.
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My favorite festival beauty look is definitely braids and hats: a messy fishtail braid and a cute outfit, and I'm ready!
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You've got to do some work now. Make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue. Virtue is about moral excellence.
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My professional life has nothing to do with my personal life and vice versa.
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Man is free whenever he produces or manifests God, and through this he becomes immortal.
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I can assure the Marquis de Chasteler that it is my unalterable determination never to set foot on any territory which acknowledges obedience to His Majesty the King of Bohemia and Hungary.
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Who says life is fair, where is that written?
