Anthony Doerr Quotes
I kind of do all of this writing as a way of thinking and learning. I'm sure it's similar to being a journalist: You get to learn, and that's the greatest kind of job.Anthony Doerr
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The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.
Jack London -
Mothers who work full time - they're the real heroes.
Kate Winslet -
To gain strength in our struggles, we must have a positive perspective of the principles in the plan of salvation. We must realize that we have a personal Savior whom we can trust and turn to in our times of need.
L. Lionel Kendrick -
When you're writing a novel - at least the way I write is I work from what I would call 'emotional atmosphere,' ambiance to ambiance.
Oscar Hijuelos -
I love parties. I love a good time.
F. Murray Abraham -
You know, I've had an incredible career and I'm blessed.
Malcolm McDowell
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A stronger yuan could lead to greater Chinese asset accumulation in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Gary Becker -
Beauty is indeed a good gift of God; but that the good may not think it a great good, God dispenses it even to the wicked.
Saint Augustine -
I like junk food, French fries, hamburgers - I love it.
Rain -
I don't understand why women journalists always ask women about motherhood? It's far more important and interesting for women to talk about their work, their thoughts, their creativity and their individual identity.
Laetitia Casta -
Well I look for an accompanist that does his work well, this to begin.
Victoria de los Angeles -
Imperialist enterprise draws political consequences.
C. L. R. James
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There is a quite a lot of effort involved but I find action sequences some of the quickest to write and the most fun.
Iain Banks -
There is a profound difference between information and meaning.
Warren Bennis -
What we need is an electronic encyclopedia of life, with one page for each species. On each page is given everything known about that species.
E. O. Wilson -
I don't only write about English literature; I also write about chaos theory and... ants. I can understand ants.
A. S. Byatt -
I think we are all slightly down in the dumps after another loss. We may be in the wrong sign... Venus may be in the wrong juxtaposition with somewhere else.
Ted Dexter -
I've been told I'm a player, but people still don't always return my calls.
Tabitha Soren
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Everyone has a family, even if they're at war or fallen apart. It's the closest initial bond, and there's a sort of primal element to that. Your primary relationships are formed out of family.
John Hillcoat -
Practice Golden-Rule 1 of Management in everything you do. Manage others the way you would like to be managed.
Brian Tracy -
Winning supporters over can only really be achieved by what you do, not what you say. It's no use just smiling and shaking hands and getting quoted with witty one-liners.
Randy Lerner -
Under the second scenario, the effect on asset prices would be more protracted and would eventually be more differentiated by individual country circumstances.
J. M. Roberts -
I kind of do all of this writing as a way of thinking and learning. I'm sure it's similar to being a journalist: You get to learn, and that's the greatest kind of job.
Anthony Doerr