Geraldine Brooks Quotes
A book is more than the sum of its materials. It is an artifact of the human mind and hand.
Quotes to Explore
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Never let your sense of morals get in the way of doing what's right.
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I'm not saying anything to denigrate 'Criminal Minds'; that's a great show. I just didn't appreciate it anymore. I appreciate those people, but I realized my heart wasn't in and I needed to go because plenty of people would rip their arm off to be on that show, so they should be.
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Right now people are interested in genetic engineering to help the human race. That's a noble cause, and that's where we should be heading. But once we get past that - once we understand what genetic diseases we can deal with - when we start thinking about the future, there's an opportunity to create some new life-forms.
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To gastroenterologists, the concept of a germ causing ulcers was like saying that the Earth is flat.
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I used to hate reading my old work, but now I'm rather fond of it. I quite like going through it in the hope of making it better.
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As a young man, I think I was in a bit of the revenge business for too many years of my life.
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I have no sense of direction at all. Thank the Lord for my TomTom, otherwise I'd spend my whole life lost.
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For many people, managing pain involves using prescription medicine in combination with complementary techniques like physical therapy, acupuncture, yoga and massage. I appreciate this because I truly believe medical care should address the person as a whole - their mind, body, and spirit.
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I'm 42 and the age of a guy who has kids, so I guess I'm playing right where I'm supposed to be. I'm comfortable with that, but in the same breath I'd do something edgy. If someone came to me and offered me an edgy and funny story, then I'd do it.
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I am very much a Republican.
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I knew that I tend to always gravitate to the indie side of things.
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People work hard.
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In an ever-changing technological landscape, where today's platforms are not tomorrow's platforms, the key seems to be that any one of these spaces can use a dose of humanity and art and culture.
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When you get on a good horse, you just know. They are powerful, they stop quickly, they can turn in both directions, and they are fast.
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When you catch other people with a sound like yours, that's when you know you did something.
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In case you're wondering whether I lip synch, the answer is no... people think so because I sound so good.
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It's an infinite creative universe to explore so why chase conservative options?
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Ever since I was little it was programmed into me that London is where great theatre occurs and all the big shows you love start there.
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I'm learning to play by the rules. I sort of hate to think of it that way, but that's how it is. I'm really learning to function out there and in such a way that I don't need to drink.
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The first time Adam had a chance, he laid the blame on women.
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Weak minds may be injured by novel-reading; but sensible people find both amusement and instruction therein.
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I think one of the basic reasons men make good friends is that they can make up their minds quickly.
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A book is more than the sum of its materials. It is an artifact of the human mind and hand.
