Joseph Jacobs Quotes

Obscure as still remains the origin of that 'genre' of romance to which the tales before us belong, there is little doubt that their models, if not their originals, were once extant at Constantinople.

Joseph Jacobs

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: historian
  • Nationality: australian
  • Birth: August 29, 1854 - January 30, 1916

Topics

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In every film, whether it's a fictional character or not, you create an idea of the character and for me I always do a bad impersonation to start with.

Joaquin Phoenix

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When I was 8, I was reading 'Gone with the Wind' and 'Pride and Prejudice' and all that, not knowing it wasn't my reading level.

Stephenie Meyer

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What frustrates me about some high-concept shows is that they don't give you information until sweeps, but 'Jericho's' audience will get a large piece of the puzzle every week.

Sprague Grayden

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Why can't we be Greece in the Euros? Why can't we be Leicester in the Premier League? Tell me why not.

Javier Hernandez

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Members of Congress wear two hats: one as Washington legislator, the other as listener and community leader back home.

Jared Polis

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In war, you win or lose, live or die - and the difference is just an eyelash.

Douglas MacArthur

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I am not finding pregnancy much of a joy. I am afraid of childbirth, but I am afraid I can't find a way of avoiding it.

Brigitte Bardot

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Prince used to call me up 3am in the morning and invite me to hear some of his new songs.

Sheena Easton

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I'm so fortunate, it's ridiculous.

Norman Reedus

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I'm a long way from Ike Turner.

Rick James

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At the heart of life lies a mystery that everybody has to wrestle with. What the heck are we doing here? How does this world work, and how do I fit?

Mark Frost

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I have a bit of a problem with 'American Idol.' Forgive me, but it's difficult for me to watch. I can't help but think of people being exploited. On the other hand, I'm really enjoying 'Glee.'

Lesley Gore

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