E. T. A. Hoffmann Quotes
Not a single man on earth knows from his own experience the how and where of his birth, only from tradition, which is often very uncertain.E. T. A. Hoffmann
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I have thought a sufficient measure of civilization is the influence of good women.
Ralph Waldo Emerson -
Being a star has made it possible for me to get insulted in places where the average Negro could never hope to go and get insulted.
Sammy Davis, Jr. -
The law of sacrifice is uniform throughout the world. To be effective it demands the sacrifice of the bravest and the most spotless.
Mahatma Gandhi -
I don't know what the future is, but you just do it whilst it's there, don't you?
Karl Pilkington -
I have a baby that is 21 months old, and I watch Disney Junior with him. A lot of those shows are about pirates. Even the T-shirts and pajamas I buy for him have pirate themes like, 'Aye-aye, argh and mate.' But, I definitely grew up watching pirates.
Yasmine Al Masri -
I figure that that has a ten year cycle. At the end of that ten years, I began to get worried that I would run into what is known as the writer's block, the feeling of not being able to do these things.
A. E. van Vogt
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I must never write when I do not want to write.
Langston Hughes -
The stratosphere is a hostile place.
Felix Baumgartner -
When theology erodes and organization crumbles, when the institutional framework of religion begins to break up, the search for a direct experience which people can feel to be religious facilitates the rise of cults.
Daniel Bell -
Leaving all the glamour and air-kissing aside, at the end of the day, fashion is about operations and getting things done. The best way to be successful, therefore, is to learn from the people who do it best.
Imran Amed -
As the law minister, I had ensured that the government's right to natural resources was protected. The result was evident. The honourable Supreme Court gave the landmark decision in RIL vs RNRL case that the government is the owner of all natural resources.
Veerappa Moily -
I love to make a one-pot meal - think stir-fry but in the French Fricassee. I start with what takes the longest to roast and then add vegetables, fresh herbs, and starch until the meal is complete in one shot.
Daniel Boulud
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You get to a point where you really can't manage more artists, because representing artists takes a lot of time.
Larry Gagosian -
I had several near death experiences or very, you know, close calls, if you may, in Iraq. You know, there was an incident where I was nearly kidnapped.
Farnaz Fassihi -
The performances you have in your head are always much better than the performances on stage.
Maggie Smith -
I remember one day sitting at the pool and suddenly the tears were streaming down my cheeks. Why was I so unhappy? I had success. I had security. But it wasn't enough. I was exploding inside.
Ingrid Bergman -
If you're conservative in Hollywood, you're on a list of people who need to be put in their place.
Adam Carolla -
The fact is, Latinos now own their own lives and I believe they can afford to look back without judgment.
Ednita Nazario
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How do you visualize something you've never seen and just imagined, through someone you love very much?
Peter Sis -
Anything outside marriage seems like freedom and excitement.
Jeanette Winterson -
There's a consequence for everything, and that goes back to the Bible for me.
Taya Kyle -
'Donny and Marie' was a great experience. I tried so hard to be a great talk show host but it's all about relaxing and enjoying it. Marie and I finally figured that out. I would have liked it to continue but I'm kind of glad it's over because of the phenomenal workload.
Donny Osmond -
I have no regrets coming back for a second Olympic team [in 2016]. It's been an amazing experience. It's been teaching me a lot.
Gabby Douglas -
Not a single man on earth knows from his own experience the how and where of his birth, only from tradition, which is often very uncertain.
E. T. A. Hoffmann