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Joseph Conrad Quotes

Criticism, that fine flower of personal expression in the garden of letters.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: polish
Birth: December 3, 1857 - August 3, 1924

Topics

Flower Criticism Garden Personal

The idea that religion and politics don't mix was invented by the Devil to keep Christians from running their own country.

Politics Religion Devil Country Own

I have that working-class show-business blood coursing through my veins.

Blood Through Veins Working-Class

I prefer being a small fish in a big pond.

Small Fish Big Pond Being Prefer

In religious circles, depression is often deemed to be a spiritual condition that can be cured with prayer.

Depression Prayer Spiritual Circles

Everyone has a 'risk muscle.' You keep it in shape by trying new things. If you don't, it atrophies. Make a point of using it at least once a day.

Day New Things Trying You New Risk

Deliver bad news early and personally.

Bad Early News Bad News Deliver

I like the sound of laughter. I was the guy in the group of friends that would always make the friends laugh. And everyone was like, 'You should do stand up,' so I gave it a shot, and ta-da! They were right.

Laughter Stand Up Stand Laugh You

The Internet is the greatest thing that ever happened to the entertainment industry.

Internet Entertainment Industry Ever

I come from a small town and I come from a background where we didn't have money to travel. I thought I'd have to join the military to get to Europe. So I'm thrilled to travel.

Money Travel Small Thought Military

I never considered myself a lucky person. I'm the most extraordinary pessimist. I truly am.

Christopher Nolan

Myself Person Lucky Never Pessimist

I feel like when I try to fit in, it comes across as not genuine, and that is not good. I'd rather just do me and have people say, 'Oh. That's interesting,' than try to fit in.

Good People Me Feel Interesting Say

I keep an elaborate calendar for my characters detailing on which dates everything happens. I'm constantly revising this as I go along. It gives me the freedom to intricately plot my story, knowing it will at least hold up on a timeline.

Freedom Me Story Calendar Go Will

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