James A. Baldwin Quotes
The questions which one asks oneself begin, at least, to illuminate the world, and become one's key to the experience of others.
James A. Baldwin
Quotes to Explore
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Statesmanship is harder than politics. Politics is the art of getting along with people, whereas statesmanship is the art of getting along with politicians.
Fletcher Knebel
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The first drama thing I really got stuck into was 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' I played Puck. That's when I said, 'I want to be an actor.'
Ed Speleers
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Breaking the world record in '92 was a very special personal moment, but I'd say my favorite moment as a decathlete was winning the Olympic gold medal. It was a lot of years of work, and when I won it, it was more a sense of relief than jubilation or exaltation.
Dan O'Brien
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The emperor is in the Church, not above the Church.
Saint Ambrose
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Remember that no relationship is a total waste of time. You can always learn something about yourself.
H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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I placed my new novel, 'The Book of Lost Fragrances', in Paris, knowing it would be a challenge. But the book belonged in the city that is one of the greatest perfume capitals of the world and has been since for more than three centuries.
M. J. Rose
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Every day, nay every moment, try to do some good deed.
Abu Bakr
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To like and dislike the same things, this is what makes a solid friendship.
Sallust
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For a found-footage-style movie, there's a definite advantage in using unknowns, because it helps sell the illusion that it's real. A known actor would get in the way of the suspension of disbelief.
Oren Peli
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It's fun to present stories that have a character that, really, everybody wants to be.
Patrick Lussier
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I would like to do something modern and possibly funny.
Dan Stevens
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I realize it's a cliche almost, that coming out of the closet is a very healthy and empowering thing to do, but for me, it really has been a truly wonderful thing.
B. D. Wong
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We did the ‘unplugged’ project, “Acoustica“, in Portugal. There was always something new and exciting. In-between all these records and projects we’re still touring all over the world: last year, with this latest album, “Unbreakable”, we went back to Japan and played in Scandinavia again; before we come to Tel Aviv, we play in Paris, at “Olympia”; we go back to Russia, we play Kazan, the only show this year with an orchestra; so there’s a lot of things. And that, I think, keeps us going, and the fact that after all these years we have a chance to come and play in Israel is very very exciting and emotional, and it also feels like a new chapter.
Klaus Meine
Scorpions
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Crowns in my purse I have, and goods at home,
And so am come abroad to see the world.
William Shakespeare
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My life has been a series of emergencies.
Lana Turner
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I used to be six foot four. Now that I'm old, I slouch. So, I'm six foot three.
Jack Palance
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Until we have a legitimate labor market between Mexico and the United States, people will attempt to come here to work.
Alan Bersin
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The questions which one asks oneself begin, at least, to illuminate the world, and become one's key to the experience of others.
James A. Baldwin
