Amor Towles Quotes

Some writers such as John Cheever and Raymond Carver seem to draw artistic energy from analyzing the realm of their own experiences - their social circles and memories and mores. I'm one of those who draw creative energy from the opposite.

Amor Towles

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MemoriesCreativeEnergyCirclesOwn

If you read literature, you put yourself in somebody else's shoes. You learn from great figures in literature.

Jim Leach

GreatShoesYourselfLearnYouRead

I got a degree in sociology, didn't read much fiction in college, and I was a pretty political, left-wing type of guy. I wanted to do some kind of work in social change and make things better for the poor man, and I was very romantic and passionate about it.

Andre Dubus III

WorkChangeRomanticManCollege

Many Americans don't mourn in public anymore - we don't wear black, we don't beat our chests and wail.

Meghan O'Rourke

BlackWearBeatOurMournPublic

I usually do films, and you do two months and then forget about it.

Max Riemelt

YouForgetTwoAboutThenMonths

I don't think writing or co-writing my songs makes me a better singer, but I haven't really got an excuse not to do it as I've got too many opinions!

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

MeWritingThinkBetterOpinions

I think it's dangerous to think that you're successful, because then you become complacent.

Tommy Hilfiger

ThinkYouDangerousBecomeBecause

I'm one of the most fortunate people in the world.

Rose Kennedy

ThankfulPeopleWorldFortunateMost

One day, I looked up and saw I had an extensive resume and saw how I did that and did not realize it because you are constantly working and trying to build a body of work.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

WorkDayTryingYouBodyResume

I'm the youngest in my family, and everyone is very funny, and I was always trying to keep up with them. I just loved making people laugh.

Lisa Kudrow

FamilyFunnyPeopleLovedLaughUp

Before the boat docked, however, he confessed because he was contemplating running for president, he couldn't separate from his wife. I believed him when he told me he faced a difficult choice between pursuing personal happiness and his political destiny.

Donna Rice

HappinessWifeMeDestinyBoat

My parents always asked me what I thought, listened to my opinions, articulated their diagnoses of our challenges at home and abroad, and shared their ideas for how to build a more equal and prosperous country. I always felt part of their call to serve and part of my father's journey.

Chelsea Clinton

FatherHomeJourneyParentsIdeas

I know I'm just one man trying to do one thing, and the next day is not promised to any man. I'm very humble.

Coolio

HumbleDayManTryingKnowNext

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