Michelle Alexander Quotes

In the 'era of colorblindness,' there's a nearly fanatical desire to cling to the myth that we, as a nation, have 'moved beyond' race.

Michelle Alexander

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 7, 1967

Topics

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I've probably tried every fad diet in the world.

Jenna Ushkowitz

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There was a time I wouldn't fly to California if I had to spend the night. Can you believe it? I would not fly to California, the phrase was, 'if the sun has to set on me.' I just had prejudices against it.

John Cullum

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The greatest story of all is Colonel Sanders. He didn't start until he was sixty-six on a freeway bypass for his chicken shop. Anything is possible!

Robert Kiyosaki

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I am very, very proud of my ability as a cook.

Anna Held

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But optics sharp it needs, I ween, To see what is not to be seen.

John Trumbull

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I think some parents fall into a trap, teaching their kids that everything is always perfect and everyone is always a winner.

Summer Sanders

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The day of my wedding, I got a FedEx in the mail. It was my termination papers. I was fired... on my wedding day.

CM Punk

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'Better' is one of the first real steps I've made into 'pop music,' and this collab feels like a match made in Heaven!

Clairo

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I know that nobody can become a star without a team.

Persis Khambatta

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Growth is what solves most of the big economic and social problems: poverty, government deficits, quality of life, rising healthcare and retirement costs.

Sergio Ermotti

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I don't think I ever heard music playing when I was younger, other than the radio. My parents got me a Walkman and stuff like that, but I was always way more into listening to music than they were.

Tobias Jesso, Jr.

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There's a recent film, the Swedish movie 'Force Majeure.' I just thought it was brilliant.

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau

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