Alain Finkielkraut Quotes
Each man is contained and constrained, on entering social life, to fit his own life in, just as he fits his words and thoughts into a language that was formed without and before him and which is impervious to his power. Entering the game, as it were, whether of belonging to a nation or of using a language, a man enters arrangements which it does not fall to him to determine, but only to learn and respect the rules.
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While the older generation is content to sit around and critique culture, that culture is moving beyond them. At some point the traditional church and all of the expressions of that church will become essentially irrelevant.
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There is this sense of David Cameron leading a Government that's badly out of touch with ordinary people's lives. I'd absolutely welcome the opportunity to show all political leaders what life is like for most people.
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When I grow older and less popular, there will come a time when I have to shoot films on low budgets.
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Any government that has a sincere desire for reform and progress should understand the benefit of objective and constructive criticism.
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Denial of childhood and denial of freedom are the biggest sins which humankind has been committing and perpetuating for ages.
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The regret of my life is that I have not said 'I love you' often enough.
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I really loved living in the White House, but I don't miss it at all.
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When I was at school, I used to end every school day with fountain pen ink all over my hands and face and down my shirt.
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No such thing as a man willing to be honest - that would be like a blind man willing to see.
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The challenge of a cathedral is very good for architectural inventiveness.
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You do a show to be a hit and hopefully run a couple of years.
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I think the only safe medium are books, because people like to hold books in their hand.
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Reggae music is not an easy music to like when it comes to the power in society. 'Cause it talks about changing society. You won't find it readily accepted.
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The tree that is beside the running water is fresher and gives more fruit.
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As a Christian, Christ died so that we will have eternal life in Him in Heaven. What it looks like doesn't matter, what it smells like doesn't matter, as long as Christ is there it will be Heaven to me.
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I absolutely don't have $20 billion. But I'd love to, right?
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It's great to be a blonde. With low expectations it's very easy to surprise people.
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I support capital punishment. But let's be clear: It's a decision for each state to make.
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Til I was 10 years, I didn't know I had only two siblings. I always thought I had 10 and that they were all my family.
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I want to end up like Judi Dench. I want to have nice consistent work, doing lovely things, no matter how big or small they might be. I'd like to turn into a wise old thing.
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An invitation to be a bridesmaid is an honor which cannot be declined without some very good reason. Our idea of one of the better reasons is the impending arrival of a little stranger. ... any lady in this interesting condition should have the grace to refuse. We know that symbols of fertility are appropriate to the marriage ceremony, but they needn't be quite so obviously borne in on the congregation.
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Each man is contained and constrained, on entering social life, to fit his own life in, just as he fits his words and thoughts into a language that was formed without and before him and which is impervious to his power. Entering the game, as it were, whether of belonging to a nation or of using a language, a man enters arrangements which it does not fall to him to determine, but only to learn and respect the rules.
