Edgar Allan Poe Quotes
The mere imitation, however accurate, of what is in Nature, entitles no man to the sacred name of Artist...
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You're not a historian, but most historians will tell you that they make very discrete judgment as to what facts to omit in order to make their book into some shape, some length that can be managed.
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Is it possible that there are no coincidences?
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I don't know how to ground myself without the other actor present.
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Those who live in a world of human beings can only retrace their steps.
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I think people have a hard time thinking that I could've done a sitcom.
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A high-quality public education can build much-needed skills and knowledge. It can help children reach their God-given potential. It can stabilize communities and democracies. It can strengthen economies. It can combat the kind of fear and despair that evolves into hatred.
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No matter where you came from, you can be inspired.
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I read a very romantic book when I was young, when I was in college: Rilke's 'Letters to a Young Poet.' And I've always felt that if you are in any kind of an artistic, creative endeavor, and you feel there's something else you can do for a living and be happy, I think you should do something else.
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I did a crazy version of 'Romeo and Juliet' once, and I played Romeo.
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I also used to work in the Catskill Mountains as a bus boy, and I performed in talent shows.
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Kennedy was like a rock star. Carter was the earnest outsider at the height of Washington cynicism. Clinton was a bad boy who proposed his 'third way' of Democratic politics, and Obama brought hope and change to a country that so desperately needed it.
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When ordinary people have a say in their own future, then your land can’t just be taken away from you.
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Now I know how Joan of Arc felt,As the flames rose to her Roman noseAnd her Walkman started to melt...
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I see music in colours. I love music that's black, pink, purple or red - but I hate music that's green, yellow or brown.
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I like to go to the gym with my girls, practice yoga, try new recipes, bake, have slumber parties, go to the beach, have adventures, book hunt, shop for new records, or road trip somewhere... anything that keeps me laughing and excited about the day, really. I like feeling free to do what I or my friends want to do on our days off.
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Studio heads seem to be getting the message that there is not only an audience out there, but there is a desire for people to see people of colour in central roles and in authoritative roles.
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I think that when you get right down to it, people do evolve on different issues. And, you know, I'm pro-life. And I was begrudgingly the other way.
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The world began without man, and it will complete itself without him.
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I entreat all artisans faithfully to follow their craft and take delight in it. I entreat all servants to be faithful servants of their masters and mistresses.
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Why waste time trying to discover the truth, when you can so easily create it?
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We all wish to reach a ripe old age, but none of us are prepared to admit that we are already there.
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I think the more stability a person has, the more they can follow esoteric or intellectual pursuits.
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The mere imitation, however accurate, of what is in Nature, entitles no man to the sacred name of Artist...
