Mary Oliver Quotes

I love the line of Flaubert about observing things very intensely. I think our duty as writers begins not with our own feelings, but with the powers of observing.

Mary Oliver

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: September 10, 1935

Topics

LoveThinkFeelingsDutyLineOwn

We sing in English, not mimicking some American rock singer's accent. That's just pretending to be something you ain't.

Joe Strummer

AmericanYouRockPretendingSinger

I am very friendly with lots of people in rock'n'roll, because I spent so much time with them over the years through Mick's work.

Jerry Hall

WorkTimeI AmPeopleOverYears

With all that's going on in our lives and the world, reducing stress is important, and it's a factor in heart health.

Andie MacDowell

HeartHealthStressWorldImportant

I want to take roles that challenge me and I want to like the script and obviously feel connected with the director because the director to me is so important.

Amy Smart

ChallengeMeFeelImportantWant

People tend to not forgo purchasing a cellphone. In many places in the world, the first time they get on the Internet is through a cellphone. Pretty significant economic push, particularly in the emerging market.

Steve Mollenkopf

TimePeopleWorldInternetPush

The first time I saw my father, he was chained. Gone was the mirage of the invincible man, the man who would protect me once I found him. At the age of 12, I finally saw my father - in an orange jumpsuit, looking weak and vulnerable.

Michael Tubbs

FatherAgeTimeManMeLooking

I'm tired of being this solemn poet of the masses, the enigma shrouded in a mystery.

Michael Stipe

TiredMysteryEnigmaPoetMasses

I don't think any other holiday embraces the food of the Midwest quite like Thanksgiving. There's roasted meat and mashed potatoes. But being here is also about heritage. Cleveland is really a giant melting pot - not only is my family a melting pot, but so is the city.

Michael Symon

FamilyFoodCityThinkHolidayMeat

I'm happy when the fans sing my name.

Mohamed Salah

HappyNameFansSing

Barry Manilow has gone from being the love of my life to being a friend for life.

Lorna Luft

LifeLoveFriendMy LifeGoneBeing

Man is an unhappy animal and one that can talk. If he was not unhappy, he would have nothing to talk about. But if he had nothing to talk about, he would be unhappy.

Louis MacNeice

ManAnimalUnhappyNothingTalkHe

As a matter of self-preservation, a man needs good friends or ardent enemies, for the former instruct him and the latter take him to task.

Diogenes

GoodManFriendsGood FriendsMatter

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