Jonathan Kozol Quotes

'Amazing Grace' is not a book of interviews or onetime snapshots. It's a memoir of a journey that took me into a place I had never been and took over two years of my life. I don't think the people in this book would have said the things to me that they did if they perceived me as a reporter.

Jonathan Kozol

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: September 5, 1936

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If they can prove that I am wrong by that time, I will give it up to their wisdom, but not after to any one's judgment, till I see the end of another year; for the Lord will begin with a new century; and I will see what he will do, before I will hearken to any man's judgment.

Joanna Southcott

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The important consequences to the American States from this Declaration of Independence, considered as the ground and foundation of a future government, naturally suggest the propriety of proclaiming it in such a manner as that the people may be universally informed of it.

John Hancock

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Those were the days, you know. It's an English thing; as soon as it's gets to 6 pm, you have to go and have a drink. We used to stick to that religiously.

Andy Taylor

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I have to constantly be doing something; otherwise, I don't feel like I'm reaching the level that I should be.

Mija

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I love singing live, actually. And I'm dying to sing in a role, whether it's in a musical or a biographical film about a singer. It's always been one of my aspirations.

Michelle Dockery

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But when I record my next studio album, of course I'll do the lead vocals.

Lita Ford

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I started dressing vintage when I was a teenager because I didn't have money for designer clothes.

Dita Von Teese

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After a really hectic week, I hate going out on a Friday evening, so I'll always opt for a night at home.

Donna Air

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When I was a kid on the playground, fights were about who got to play Han Solo. He's just one of the best characters ever created.

Christopher Miller

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I don't want to be typecast as the 'ambient guy' or someone who only does electronic scores. I think most of the work that comes my way is because people feel they know me musically.

Cliff Martinez

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I had an opportunity with Baltimore to make it to the World Series, and that didn't happen.

Bobby Bonilla

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My child has changed things for me. Lately, I really wish there were greater roles for women. I think I see it in a different way now. I look at my little girl and I don't want her to think that all she has to be is pretty and quiet.

Brooke Smith

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