John le Carre Quotes

We have learned in recent years to translate almost all of political life in terms of conspiracy. And the spy novel, as never before, really, has come into its own.

John le Carre

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: October 19, 1931

Topics

LifePoliticalNeverYearsSpyOwn

He is a regular guy who absolutely is not attracted to his own celebrity. He's a jokester, a little rough around the edges, with great heart and compassion; he loves his family. I feel very comfortable with him. I don't see 'Denzel Washington Star'; I just see Denzel.

Viola Davis

FamilyHeartGreatCompassionFeel

I've always looked for my affirmation through my peers, the people I race against, and within my team.

Jimmie Johnson

PeopleTeamRaceAffirmationWithin

I remember my manager telling me, 'Be myself, be humble, keep rooted, keep God first'. Those words were very helpful.

John Boyega

GodHumbleMyselfWordsMeRemember

I've endured humiliating experiences trying to get a cab in the various cities I've visited and lived in. Available taxis - as indicated by their roof lights - locked their doors with embarrassingly loud clicks as I approached. Or they've just ignored my hail altogether.

Jenna Wortham

DoorsTryingLightsRoofLivedGet

I just try to tell a story with a song, and be able to try to transmit the emotion to you. That's all I'm really trying to do.

Meshell Ndegeocello

SongStoryTryingYouTryEmotion

I always knew that we were going to be successful and accomplish and succeed at our dreams. There was never a doubt in my mind. When we were recording 'Appetite For Destruction', we all knew.

Steven Adler

DreamsMindSucceedDoubtAccomplish

Many people, I've noticed by informally polling friends, are prone to distinguishing a beach read by genre. Some people thought all thrillers are beach reads; others thought all romances are. Some people thought only mass market paperbacks are eligible for beach read standards.

Michelle Dean

BeachPeopleThoughtFriendsOthers

I think I get way too much credit for making what people consider to be smart choices, but it's only because I made a decision to stop worrying about making money. I had done network sitcoms. I had a nest egg.

Lizzy Caplan

DecisionMoneySmartPeopleChoices

It's not like we grew up hanging around in church every day. We'll always stick to what we feel is right for us to do, and I don't think either of us have had a hard time saying, 'This is who I am, and I'm fine with it.'

Josh Dun

TimeDayI AmSayingThinkChurch

Whenever you're sitting across from some important person, always picture him sitting there in a suit of long red underwear. That's the way I always operated in business.

Joseph P. Kennedy

BusinessRedPictureLongYouWay

I've been introduced to some huge designers that I could never afford. It's really cool.

Annie Ilonzeh

CoolNeverBeenSomeAffordReally

I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men; they are far superior and always have been.

William Golding

WomenMenThinkAlwaysEqualBeen

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