Jim Harrison Quotes

I asked a French critic a couple of years ago why my books did so well in France. He said it was because in my novels people both act and think. I got a kick out of that.

Jim Harrison

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 11, 1937 - March 26, 2016

Topics

PeopleThinkSaidWhyOutCritic

Would I lay down my life to save my brother? No, but I would to save two brothers or eight cousins.

John B. S. Haldane

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Seeking justice is always our goal, but we see many too willing to circumvent that.

John Fleming

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You have to seed internal disruptors. You need sources of internal disruption. They don't guarantee your survival, but you have got to try.

Anand Mahindra

SeedSurvivalYouTryNeedGot

I'm always imposing my taste in books on others. I hope that people enjoy being surprised by a book they might not otherwise read - I enjoy the surprise myself when others do this to me.

Mary Roach

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I don't want a government shutdown. I don't think anyone does.

Mike Lee

GovernmentThinkWantDoesAnyone

Although I'm not an orphan and I can't lift a horse. I was, however, briefly famous for my feats of strength: at about age 11, I could competitively arm-wrestle a full-grown man.

Lisa Lutz

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I just - I come from a very little town where the militarization of the police force is a very real issue.

Jonathan Van Ness

PoliceRealLittleForceWhereJust

First CD I bought for myself was 'The Black Parade' by My Chemical Romance.

Devin Druid

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When I get up early, I appreciate the quiet time to enjoy a coffee or water my plants.

Christina Tosi

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I'm religious. I think this is something God had planned for me.

Clay Aiken

GodMeThinkPlannedSomethingHad

Don't try to tear down other people's religion about their ears, Build up your own perfect structure of truth, and invite your listeners to enter in and enjoy its glories.

Brigham Young

TruthReligionPeopleEnjoyPerfect

You set the tone on the set that you want to see in the film.

Todd Phillips

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