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Jill Lepore Quotes

Americans like to get rich fast. That this means we go broke fast, too, is something that we have become very good at forgetting. Our ignorance of history is matched only by our unfailing optimism; it's actually part of our optimism.

Jill Lepore

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: historian
Nationality: american
Birth: August 27, 1966

Topics

Good History Ignorance Optimism Rich

If someone is willing to help you understand your own worth when you're vulnerable, that's a very touching thing. It makes you want to help other people.

Jewel

People Someone Help Worth You Want

Prize-Fighting is not the aim of boxing. This noble exercise ought not to be judged by the dishonesty or the low lives of too many of its professional followers. Let it stand alone, an athletic practice, on the same footing as boating or football.

John Boyle O'Reilly

Alone Football Practice Stand Aim

I have a lot of novels that I haven't finished. I usually get 150 pages in and I realize it's not going anywhere. I don't publish everything I write. I must have six unfinished novels at least.

Jeffrey Eugenides

Write Realize Everything Going Get

No civilization has a monopoly on tolerance; each is capable of bigotry.

Amitava Kumar

Tolerance Civilization Capable Each

There are thousands of people outside the O2 queuing up to see people like Skepta and JME.

Stormzy

People Outside See Up Like

I come from the countryside. I come from a bunch of horticulture family members. My best friend was a farmer's boy.

Luke Evans

Family Friend Best Best Friend Boy

You're only as big as your last hit.

Chris Squire

You Big Last Only Your Hit

I am really Method-y.

Breckin Meyer

I Am Really Am

You can't get along without a knowledge of the principles and rules governing the influence of one color upon another. A mechanic might as well try to get along without tools.

Winslow Homer

Knowledge Influence Color Tools You

Sophie is so free-spirited, open-minded, and intelligent. She brings the sensuality. The soft connection. She can look people in the eye and make them feel something.

Tucker Halpern

People Eye Feel Connection Look She

I thought even if the show only lasted a year, it would be fun.

James MacArthur

Fun Thought Year Show Only Would

One day, when I have advertising out of my system, I want to be Prime Minister of Australia.

David Droga

Day Advertising Want Australia Out