Stephanie Perkins Quotes
Foreign novels are less action-oriented. They have a different pace; they’re more reflective. They challenge us to look for the story, find the story within the story.
Quotes to Explore
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I believe that it is my responsibility as the prime minister of Israel to do whatever can be done to exploit the unique opportunities that lie ahead of us to move towards peace. Not everything can be done by one act.
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The reason a poet is a poet is to write poems, not to advertise himself as a poet.
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The moment there is suspicion about a person's motives, everything he does becomes tainted.
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Women empowerment does not mean you create complex among men. Then it will take 20 more years to empower men. It is all about evolving as a soul, as a human being. It does not mean that you become a sexist.
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If wanted to play a sport, I played a sport. If I wanted to do things that many girls born in 1950 didn't do, I did it.
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My reaction to everything in life is when it gets a bit complicated to water it down and make it simple again.
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Measure your wealth by what you'd have left if you lost all your money.
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French fries. I love them. Some people are chocolate and sweets people. I love French fries. That and caviar.
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For many decades, Myanmar was on the receiving end of very public diplomatic scoldings, often backed up by sanctions.
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I give 110% while I am working. I know I do, because I have been doing this since I was nine. This is a way of life for me. So whether it be successful or not is not in my hands. I still do my job, the best I can.
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I think, certainly in the more civilized societies, women's roles are growing in power all of the time.
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China's own recent history proves that when it opens itself, there is nothing its people cannot accomplish. A more open China will lead to a more prosperous and stable China. That's good for China, the United States and, indeed, the entire world.
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I never called my work an 'art'. It's part of show business, the business of building entertainment.
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I'm a big fan of Elvis, man. I got 'Heartbreak Hotel' tattooed on my chest.
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If you don't have a refinery operating, it's hard to use oil that's available.
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I've had many nicknames over the years: V, Nessa, Nessy Poo, Nessy Bear and Van. Only my parents call me Van, though, and I hate it. I get embarrassed.
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The story and the characters of 'Girl Online' are mine.
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If your mind is still, you're the happiest.
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When the founders retire, it's always difficult for the second generation and third generation.
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Of all the 'Black-ish' characters, Zoey is most like my daughter, who goes to U.S.C.
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The promise of the early web was that everyone could have a website but there was something missing. Maybe the technology wasn't ready.
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In fact, I don't advocate any particular diet for anyone. I think that's a very personal decision that people have to make. I will say this, however: There are more and more studies in terms of the health benefits of veganism; there are more and more studies that are showing that a properly executed vegan diet is highly beneficial for cleansing, for detoxing, in addition to lowering the risks for and even ameliorating chronic illness. We all have our own body constitutions and cultural food ways and personal tastes that determine what will work for us.
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Foreign novels are less action-oriented. They have a different pace; they’re more reflective. They challenge us to look for the story, find the story within the story.
