Joseph Brodsky Quotes

A writer is a tool of the language rather than the other way around.

Joseph Brodsky

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: May 24, 1940 - January 28, 1996

Topics

LanguageWayToolWriterRather

I worked in the media from the late 30's through the early 70's. Politics in general became more liberal both nationally and within the state as the years passed.

Jesse Helms

PoliticsMediaEarlyLateMore

Hamdi Ulukaya and Chobani have made the decision to feed 250,000 victims of the Somali famine. Their compassion speaks for itself, and is a shining example of how the business community can have an enormous positive impact on the world.

Amanda Lindhout

PositiveBusinessCommunityDecision

We also did something called the Texas Peace Festival, which was actually a better gig both musically, and in the way it was organised.

Alvin Lee

PeaceTexasBetterWayMusically

I have a playlist for every mood.

Suki Waterhouse

MoodEvery

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.

Rosa Parks

FearMindI Have LearnedDoneOver

Unjust attacks on public men do them more good than unmerited praise.

Rutherford B. Hayes

GoodMenMorePraiseUnjustThan

We're doing what we want to do, and that's why the kids respect us.

Mike D

RespectDoingWantWhyUsKids

My being gay is not a social issue; it's a fact. It's not something to be debated. It's a reality.

Jose Antonio Vargas

RealityGaySocialBeingSomething

I'm always surrounded by good-looking guys, like Zac Efron, so I have to be with someone who's not going to get jealous about any of that, or when I'm kissing somebody in a scene.

Ashley Tisdale

JealousSomeoneGood-LookingAlways

I love the lone human voice. It is my greatest love and passion.

Svetlana Alexievich

LovePassionVoiceHumanGreatest

I drink for the effect, because it loosens up the tongue a little bit.

Peter Steele

TongueDrinkUpLittleBecauseBit

I know plenty of actresses in their early thirties who look amazing, although there's that old saying: 'Ladies get older, men get more distinguished.'

Scott Porter

MenAmazingSayingLookEarlyKnow

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