T. E. Lawrence Quotes
Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.
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The oldest books are only just out to those who have not read them.
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I don't really like to explain my songs.
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The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.
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Nobody is gonna love you like you. You're gonna be your best salesman.
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I would like to be the first ambassador to the United States from the United States.
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Well I love preppy style; I like J. Crew for guys.
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When I was a young boy, I was obsessed with skulls and mummies and things like that.
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I read books. Remember those? I read them, on paper.
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I like risky stuff.
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But I guess I like playing flawed guys 'cause it gives a place for the characters to go.
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If bigots behave like bigots, it's not a huge surprise.
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There are many reluctant young readers who haven't yet found books that make them laugh.
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I didn't like the idea of being foolish, but I learned pretty soon that it was essential to fail and be foolish.
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I tried being anorexic for four hours, and then I was like, I need some bagels.
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I like music a lot.
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If you feel like snacking, stock up on almonds, walnuts and cranberries.
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I decide immediately if I like a person and if I do, then I'm myself, and if I don't, then I give nothing.
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I don't think about who the audience is for my books.
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It is very difficult to work in another language, and it is also very challenging.
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I shall proceed from the simple to the complex. But in war more than in any other subject we must begin by looking at the nature of the whole; for here more than elsewhere the part and the whole must always be thought of together.
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There are ways in which you can make sure that even if people come to the theatre because they know an actor or actress, by the end, theyve forgotten that, and they leave going, Wow - what an amazing play.
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If necessary, Italy is prepared to fight against Islamic State in Libya because the Italian government cannot accept a terrorist danger in power just a few hours away from Italy by boat.
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Nine-tenths of tactics are certain, and taught in books: but the irrational tenth is like the kingfisher flashing across the pool, and that is the test of generals.
