Alistair MacLeod Quotes
If people aren't creating literature, there would be nothing for people to criticize.
Quotes to Explore
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I was born into a world where a lot of people who came to the house were performers.
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I'm not as goal obsessed as I am process obsessed.
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Whatever God or whatever higher power you believe in, they brought us to this earth in a perfect way, and you have to learn to love yourself. Otherwise, it's an exhausting way to be.
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If the 2016 election is any indication, every four years, millions more Americans will continue backing away from their own parties to choose a third party instead.
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Turn your attention for a while away from the worries and anxieties. Remind yourself of all your many blessings.
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Sometimes 'Rookie' is written about like, 'Finally! Something for alternative girls!' and I'm like, 'No!' Obviously it's not for everyone, but I used to think that there are cheerleaders, and there are art kids.
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What can you say about a society that says that God is dead and Elvis is alive?
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I have an iPod, but I put my music in it from my CDs, and then I have that CD in my library.
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When you're surrounded by all these people, it can be even lonelier than when you're by yourself. You can be in a huge crowd, but if you don't feel like you can trust anybody or talk to anybody, you feel like you're really alone.
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There's nothing scarier than unlimited choices.
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If you're going to sell stock and somebody wants to buy it at a price and that price is not a price you dictate, but demand dictates, sell it to them now.
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When you want to fool the world, tell the truth.
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He who gives love, receives love.
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I love the ubiquitous idly-dosa combination. In fact, that was my pet name as a kid! In school, I would bug the canteen boys to get me my daily quota of idly!
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In life go straight and turn right.
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You have to be brave and not always play likeable people. It's difficult, because there's a demand for the hero or heroine to be very likeable.
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I love puppies, and I love animals in general. Besides that, I do martial arts: extreme martial arts. I also play real guitar and drums, and sing. And I'm taking some college classes, hoping to major in English and creative writing.
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Our parents are obviously proud, but they're still trying to get used to the fact that we're in a band. I have a feeling my mom would actually like One Direction if I wasn't in it!
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In politics, the number of women in the cabinet has fallen and, if current poll trends continue and Labour loses a number of marginal seats, the number of female MPs is likely to drop significantly.
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I believe that Islam and freedom are incompatible.
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Catholic schools in our Nation's education have been paramount in teaching the values that we as parents seek to instill in our children.
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Personally, I think I am much calmer under incredibly stressful situations, and I've learned to deal with pressure and nerves, which is key to being a performer of any caliber.
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I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time.
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If people aren't creating literature, there would be nothing for people to criticize.
