Charles Dickens Quotes
Thus, cases of injustice, and oppression, and tyranny, and the most extravagant bigotry, are in constant occurrence among us every day. It is the custom to trumpet forth much wonder and astonishment at the chief actors therein setting at defiance so completely the opinion of the world; but there is no greater fallacy; it is precisely because they do consult the opinion of their own little world that such things take place at all, and strike the great world dumb with amazement.Charles Dickens
Quotes to Explore
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What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist.
Salman Rushdie -
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.
Barbara Corcoran -
Sometimes I don't know whether a movie has been shot on film or in digital when I watch it in the theatres.
Imtiaz Ali -
I want to toy around with producing a Broadway show.
Lance Bass NSYNC -
In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam -
Being taken seriously, for a young writer, is a wonderful form of encouragement, but at the same time, I don't think one should ever feel like attempting a kind of artistic endeavor is beyond your scope just because of age or inexperience.
Tea Obreht
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If the only thing you knew about Oman was its location, you might never go at all.
Hanya Yanagihara -
I've always wanted to play Maria in West Side Story. My idol is Natalie Wood, and I love the movie, so I think a modern-day twist on it would be really neat.
Vanessa Hudgens -
I want to tour, everywhere I can, all of the world.
Kat Edmonson -
Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it.
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam -
The 'chinked out' style is a school of hip hop - that's the way I like to think of it - that incorporates Chinese elements and sounds.
Wang Leehom -
I get a lot of disbelief that my accent could actually be real, which seems strange.
Ed Weeks
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Myself, I really like the iPad mounted as a frame, with a happy slideshow cycling through.
Rachel Sklar -
I was a bit overweight as a teenager, which may be why I'm more comfortable playing with clothes than showing my body.
Orla Brady -
The truth is I love musical theater and always have.
Idina Menzel -
There were a few teachers who just did not like me because of my face. Once, I was told to stand in the corner until I cheered up. The attitude was, 'Oh, for God's sake, what's the matter with him?' But it's just a natural expression.
Jack Dee -
I try to travel as much as I can... I'm always looking for a reason to.
Imtiaz Ali -
I grew up loving musicals. My mom had records of original cast recordings, and one of them was 'She Loves Me.' I wore that thing out singing along to Barbara Cook when I was eight years old.
Laura Benanti
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The only tyrant I accept in this world is the still voice within.
Mahatma Gandhi -
The indifference of men, far more than their tyranny, is the torment of women.
Jules Michelet -
We have so many male superstars, but there are just a few female actors who have attained that status. It is not only because of the industry; it's in the society.
Radhika Apte -
Israeli suffering has to be understood.
Mauricio Macri -
Thus, cases of injustice, and oppression, and tyranny, and the most extravagant bigotry, are in constant occurrence among us every day. It is the custom to trumpet forth much wonder and astonishment at the chief actors therein setting at defiance so completely the opinion of the world; but there is no greater fallacy; it is precisely because they do consult the opinion of their own little world that such things take place at all, and strike the great world dumb with amazement.
Charles Dickens