Robertson Davies Quotes

Literary critics, however, frequently suffer from a curious belief that every author longs to extend the boundaries of literary art, wants to explore new dimensions of the human spirit, and if he doesn't, he should be ashamed of himself.

Robertson Davies

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: canadian
  • Birth: August 28, 1913 - December 2, 1995

Topics

ArtCuriousNewBeliefHuman Spirit

I find it odd that people take me seriously.

Jeremy Paxman

PeopleMeFindSeriouslyTakeOdd

Instead of trying to increase your metabolism with the goal of losing weight, try to slow your metabolism with a low-calorie, high-nutrient diet for a longer, healthier life.

Joel Fuhrman

LifeLosingSlowDietTryingGoal

I am not afraid if people think Matt LeBlanc in 'Episodes' is who I am - my friends and family know who I am.

Matt LeBlanc

FamilyI AmFriends And FamilyPeople

Before playing with his equals, the child is influenced by his parents. He is subjected from his cradle to a multiplicity of regulations, and even before language he becomes conscious of certain obligations.

Jean Piaget

ChildParentsLanguagePlayingEven

I understand why some kid in his bedroom in Wisconsin thinks downloading songs couldn't hurt anyone. True fans will buy the CD or go see the movie after downloading, but to say it doesn't affect anyone - come on.

Rob Zombie

HurtGoSayTrueWhyUnderstand

I hope to be the go-to person on international trade and industry. I think no one before me or after me will ever have so much knowledge about America's ports.

Janice Hahn

HopeKnowledgeMeThinkAmerica

In very general terms 'Top Of The Lake' is about good and evil. It's a deep dark mystery. It also deals with lots of fascinating human relationships, and it's also about the battle of the sexes.

David Wenham

GoodGood And EvilEvilDeepBattle

I learned a lot about handling fans from established stars.

Chevy Chase

StarsFansEstablishedLearnedAbout

A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.

Colin Powell

WorkHard WorkDreamsDetermination

When we first moved to California from Las Vegas, we got into surfing. We figured we should do something to get in shape, but we hate working out. Surfing is definitely a work out.

Brendon Urie

WorkHateVegasCaliforniaFirst

I think we should worry about Social Security first and then tax cuts second.

Bobby Scott

ThinkWorrySecurityTaxFirst

It gets harder every day to get out of bed. I don't feel like it loads of the time. It is only my exercise routine which wakes me up.

Bruce Forsyth

TimeDayMeFeelExerciseRoutine

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