Ta-Nehisi Coates Quotes
You can't tolerate anybody attempting to threaten or intimidate your body. You must respond with force.
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The author may not interpret. But he must tell why and how he wrote his book.
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First of all, I try to be a positive role model.
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A great painting is a great painting.
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I am supposed to set an example to young players.
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I didn't follow big box office ideas. That eventually led me to witches. It's led me to find interesting roles.
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Many people focus on my power and talk about my power, but I have many more qualities in the ring. I like to surprise everyone.
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Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.
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There was a president imposed by Syria. Our battle... is to have a Lebanese president that we elect.
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Great leaders have a heart for people. They take time for people. They view people as the bottom line, not as a tool to get to the bottom line.
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I love engaging in conversation with other moms because we can relate to one another, and we swap valuable insight and information.
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India considers Saudi Arabia a center of stability in the region. The security and stability of the Gulf region and that of the Indian subcontinent are interlinked. Bilateral security cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia will contribute to regional stability and in addressing the common threat of terrorism in the region.
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Passion is one great force that unleashes creativity, because if you're passionate about something, then you're more willing to take risks.
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It could be fun to sing with Prince or Michael Jackson. Justin Timberlake has an amazing new sound now.
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People don't want to pay 8 or 9 dollars to go see a problem that they have in their life, on screen. They pay to get away from that. That's why they watch soap operas.
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I've always thought that it's good to watch the news to find out what everybody else is looking at and believing, if only because that's how consensus is constructed.
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I have no interest in non-fiction. I don't read it and don't watch it and don't write it, other than a little journalistic column.
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I think sometimes if you are too interested in day-to-day politics, you lose sight of the long term.
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I've never been able to relate to apathy. I've always been doing stuff, been in action, making music or working just to get by.
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I can't hit on women in public any more. I didn't decide this; it just doesn't feel right at my age.
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An astounding thing is that, almost every single week, I have met someone from my past.
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It's not for me or another European to speak about domestic political choices or decisions in the U.S.
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I wish I had stayed and finished my career here in New York.
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The college years are when you sow all your wild oats and become a vampire. By 40, you've lived it up. At least, you hope.
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You can't tolerate anybody attempting to threaten or intimidate your body. You must respond with force.
