C. Wright Mills Quotes
In our time, what is at issue is the very nature of man, the image we have of his limits and possibilities as a man. History is not yet done with its exploration of the limits and meanings of human nature.
Quotes to Explore
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There are hundreds of people running around with great voices. If they would study and develop them they could become great singers.
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I'm sort of contrary and stubborn sometimes. When everybody says, 'You have to read this book! You have to read this book!' I'm like 'Oh, I'll get around to it.'
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My worst expectations never happened.
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Unfortunately, man, a lot of places in America have to deal with unnecessary violence. Somebody like me who knows it firsthand and could relate... I had a best friend killed, plenty other friends killed. I been through it. I seen it.
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I was a bit odd. I read books and wanted to draw and go to art school.
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The most fascinating person is always the one of the most winning manners; not the one of greatest physical beauty.
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I actually started playing in little cafes around New York, and I have a lot of good friends of mine who are musicians who are struggling in New York.
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It was always my dream to be part of MTV and make history.
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You can exercise anytime, anywhere. It doesn't have to be the gym.
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I really am an open book. I don't keep anything in at all, which is good and bad.
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I find it slightly absurd that the only thing we consume more of than water is concrete.
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The importance of satire is bringing more people to the table. There are a lot of average citizens who aren't interested in politics and would be more interested if it's brought to them in a comedic, funny, satirical way.
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People like music when they're in love, but they don't need it as much. You need music when you're missing someone or you're pining for someone or you're forgetting someone or you're trying to process what just happened.
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MTV in general is involved with so many artists - musicians, actors, people in the fashion industry, and art world.
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I find that people in the food world are amazingly willing to talk about what they are doing, even when those things are quasi-legal or taboo.
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I'm generally competing with the ideal I have set for myself, and I've found that served me very well.
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Silk Road to Ruin has all the analysis and it's structured very well. I rely on my notes more and I use direct quotes. But there's nothing like writing about it right away.
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E. Klimov's 'Come and See,' about partisans fighting the Germans in Byelorussia, is the greatest anti-war film ever made.
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The unyielding resistance of the Cuban patriots is symbolized by our 5 Heroes. They shall never back down! They shall never surrender!
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A marciful Providunce fashioned us hollerO' purpose thet we might our principles swaller.
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Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida Legislature's strong commitment to increase access to Advanced Placement courses continues to pay off.
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It's a really exciting time to be involved in Welsh rugby.
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the urgent crowds out the essential.
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In our time, what is at issue is the very nature of man, the image we have of his limits and possibilities as a man. History is not yet done with its exploration of the limits and meanings of human nature.
