John Edgar Wideman Quotes

Too much is made for us; too much is given to us - even those of us who are underprivileged. The poverty is given to us. The difficulties are given to us.

John Edgar Wideman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: June 14, 1941

Topics

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Our immigration system is a broken system that needs to be fixed. We need reform that provides hardworking people of good character with a real path towards citizenship.

Joe Baca

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Some days, I do feel that pressure of, 'What do I mean as a black woman? What am I representing?' It honestly just gives me anxiety.

Jessica Williams

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My whole life, I wanted to be an actor. Perhaps the seed was planted when I saw Sigourney Weaver in 'Alien', wiping the floor with the men on the ship.

Jessica Chastain

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I've just simply used what I've used because of the great, great expressive potential of it.

John Eaton

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Adam was placed in Paradise in perfect estate, and in the company of God's angels; God walked and did talk with him. He heard the voice, and beheld the presence of God.

John Jewel

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My record of opposition to illegal immigration is unquestioned.

Ann Wagner

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It's rare that you get to play a great role that has an arc.

Matt Bomer

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A combination of tenacity and luck brought me here today.

Judy Sheindlin

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There's nothing quite as powerful as people feeling they can have impact and make a difference. When you've got that going for you, I think it's a very powerful way to implement change.

Anne M. Mulcahy

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I'm past it now - love. I can't imagine it happening again.

Anne Reid

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Any social movement throughout history has always been carried out by only 7% of population being passionately active in that.

Paul Watson

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My working method has always been, 'Work really hard and get it right the first time.'

Richard Linklater

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