Kevin Young Quotes
Poets often are dealing with history and are thinking about the way history moves across us, and we move in it.
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When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
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I don't need to be motivated by anybody. Never have.
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Writers should provoke disagreement.
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The resilience of these people is amazing. I am a great believer that the sooner we get things up and running in terms of sport in this area, the better.
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There has been a strong tradition in this country that it is not the function of the military to educate the public on political issues.
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We set up a situation and let you interact with it and see the consequences of your choice. That's what gaming does.
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You mustn't always believe what I say. Questions tempt you to tell lies, particularly when there is no answer.
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I don't think it's possible to separate out the strands of a writer's history, circumstances, life events, and that writer's themes.
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We must not let daylight in upon the magic.
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It's easy: if you want to grow the economy, encourage job creation, and increase federal revenue, you support making bonus depreciation permanent. Permanency gives job creators the certainty they need to plan and invest in their businesses, including hiring employees.
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I love it and really, really enjoy weight training. I love free weights. I find it really rewarding.
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I need to end up with someone who is strong, intelligent, independent, someone I really admire - sensitive, sensuous, warm, a sense of humor.
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I've always wanted to take up work that my heart is convinced about. And I shall continue to do so.
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Life is fleeting, and permanence in this world is something we all strive for. The best way to achieve permanence is through philanthropy.
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I liked the people at Brown, while I really disliked most of the fellow students I had met at Northwestern.
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I've actually had a copilot come out of the cockpit on a trip from L.A. to New York and ask me about Charles Manson.
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That's why I think the 'Scarpetta' series has worked so well because people like spending time with this character.
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The vast Pacific Ocean has ample space for China and the United States. We welcome a constructive role by the United States in promoting peace, stability and prosperity in the region. We also hope that the United States will fully respect and accommodate the major interests and legitimate concerns of Asia-Pacific countries.
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I looked up to Don Quarrie and Michael Johnson when I was younger. They were the best in the 200m which was my main event growing up.
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If there's anything you could point out where I was a little different, it was the fact that I never mentioned winning.
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I don’t care if these words don’t rhyme, I don’t care if this melody isn’t exciting, I don’t care if these people have heard this story before—this is my story and I’m putting it out.
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Knowledge is an island surrounded by a sea of mystery.
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One of the most influential women of the 20th century? Well, that may be overdoing it. When one thinks of really influential women, my mind turns to Margaret Thatcher, Golda Meir, ... some of the true political leaders in their own right.
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Poets often are dealing with history and are thinking about the way history moves across us, and we move in it.
