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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Do you know why I don't like doing press? I have trouble condensing things. I'd rather have a conversation.
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I get to see life through rose-colored glasses a lot of the time.
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I never dislike anyone that I am in competition with. I welcome the challenge. Besides, I get along with just about everyone.
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Women consume, and they must be directed what to consume, or they may identify you as lunch.
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A band's first album's usually not great. When you made the first album, you had a day job and you were still trying to be serious about it.
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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.