Patrick Rothfuss Quotes
I've got an idea for a modern day faerie tale that I think would made a great short novel. But I just don't have the time to work on it right now. I'm way too busy with the 'Kingkiller Chronicles' and being a new dad.
Quotes to Explore
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We are asleep with compasses in our hands.
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If a Chinese student does not know Chinese learning, it's like a person without a surname, a horse without a bridle, a boat without a helm. The more Western learning he possesses, the more hateful of China he will become. Even if he becomes a capable man of vast learning, how can he be of any use to the state?
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I hadn't learned to read by third grade, which wasn't unusual for some kids. I knew something was wrong because I couldn't see or understand the words the way the other kids did. I wasn't the least bit bothered - until I was sent back to the second-grade classroom for reading help after school.
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All performers get on stage because they need to feel love from an audience. I might appear confident, but those three seconds before I get out there, I'm a mess. But I have to take the risk; otherwise, I'd be miserable and would feel like I wasn't seeing through my personal destiny.
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Diversity isn't just a hallmark of big cities anymore.
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You kind of forget he's Peter Jackson in a way because he's so normal; he's lovely. It's like having a friend direct you, except it's Peter Jackson.
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I didn't know there was a dying-professor section at the bookstore.
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We all must support the arts, as it is our culture. It makes us better people. It makes us happy; it gives us empathy and shows us how to live. It is so important.
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Atrial fibrillation has been the low man on the totem pole and so we're just trying to get more visibility about this particular disease and how dangerous this could be.
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Power in politics, sovereignty in America is with we the people, and that is the path to turning this country around: empowering the people.
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Instead of hating, I have chosen to forgive and spend all of my positive energy on changing the world.
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I want to have an impact on my son.
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I'm into menswear slacks that are comfortable.
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I used to run away from school to my village. But later, I went to the U.S. for studies and lost touch.
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I wanted to get a cropped hairdo, but Sreenu Vaitla loves my look in 'Chiruta,' so he suggested that I keep the long hair.
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Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
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Don't overact the story of your name. Overact the story of your work.
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The key to fashion is, you don't want to look like you're trying. You've gotta be natural.
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Obviously it's a thrill to direct a 'Jurassic Park' film, and it's a great honor.
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It's always great to play a character that goes against the grain. Finn defies what people think when they think of stormtroopers.
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The culture of a workplace - an organization's values, norms and practices - has a huge impact on our happiness and success.
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My priorities are my family and my job. I have little time for much else.
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I've got an idea for a modern day faerie tale that I think would made a great short novel. But I just don't have the time to work on it right now. I'm way too busy with the 'Kingkiller Chronicles' and being a new dad.
