Rene Girard (René Noël Théophile Girard) Quotes
All of my work has been an effort to show that Christianity is superior and not just another mythology.
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I need a hobby, and I don't want it to be basketball. I want it to be music. So to get away from music, I do other music.
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Hair is a huge part of who I am and what I obsess over - I've had long hair my entire life.
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I was unbelievably lucky.
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I was this kid who had been raised in New York, and now all of a sudden, my mother decided that she was a Jewish divorcee and therefore she should be living in Miami Beach.
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I identified in a very deep way with the individuals I was writing about because the theme that runs through this story is of extraordinary hardship and the will to overcome it.
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Becoming a vampire means completely changing your identity.
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I really bonded with my mom, growing up, through our love of horror movies!
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While marriage is historically associated with dire obligation and clipped wings, I've found that it actually liberates you to take on adventure and achieve your dreams. I like to call my husband 'my person.' Find your 'person,' and you can do anything!
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He who binds his soul to knowledge, steals the key of heaven.
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The name of the Redskins will remain the Redskins.
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If you compare me to an actor, I'm probably one of the best boxers in the profession. But if you compare me as a boxer, I'm probably one of the best actors.
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Your belief system saturates the space around you.
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There are few ways in which a man can be more innocently employed than in getting money.
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You don't have to be gay to be attracted to your friend.
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Babyface is definitely a big inspiration.
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Skeptical scrutiny is the means, in both science and religion, by which deep thoughts can be winnowed from deep nonsense.
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I've heard things said on football pitches that players clearly don't mean, whether it's racism or just an abusive comment in the heat of the moment.
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If I need something, even a pair of socks, my assistant has to get them for me.
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I want people to come away from my book with questions. Questions about virtue and goodness. Not answers.
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If I liken the Pacific War to a football match, I can say to you that the first half is over, we have kicked off after the interval, and we are going to carry the ball into enemy territory for a smashing victory.
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You will be what you are, and whatever it is, you will be fine. Everyone has to accept that and love you for who you are; it doesn’t really matter where your heritage comes from
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There is no black-and-white situation. It's all part of life. Highs, lows, middles.
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I had the pleasure of knowing Ronald Reagan before he became Governor of California. He was a truly great human being and we usually spent our time together reminiscing about mutual friends.
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All of my work has been an effort to show that Christianity is superior and not just another mythology.
