Diane Ackerman Quotes

It began in mystery, and it will end in mystery, but what a savage and beautiful country lies in between.

Diane Ackerman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 7, 1948

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Gypsy was the name my brother gave a pet turtle he had. I always thought it was so peculiar.

Joel Hodgson

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Contemporary Swedish artists that chose Swedish as their language tended to sing about certain topics and use words I wanted to avoid.

Jens Lekman

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For me, the greatest obstacles are never on the ice itself. That's the area I excel in. That's where my passion is. I think we all strive to push ourselves, to overcome our struggles. And when we do, we get to know ourselves better.

Ann Bancroft

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Anything that makes it easier to imagine trading places with someone else increases your moral consideration for that other person.

Steven Pinker

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If you were going to shoot a mime, would you use a silencer?

Steven Wright

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Surprise is a huge element in acting.

Simon Helberg

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I earned two Emmy nominations for writing, and two of the shows I had written were nominated for best in their category.

Rita Mae Brown

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We really feel happier when things look bleak. Hope is endurance. Hope is holding on and going on and trusting in the Lord.

Michael Novak

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We all take losses and it's about getting up and coming back.

Mike Epps

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I tried to give up drugs by drinking.

Lou Reed

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I'm saying: to be continued, until we meet again. Meanwhile, keep on listening and tapping your feet.

Count Basie

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There's pressure to come up with something genius every time. I feel like I keep letting myself down with my Twitter posts. I have to start keeping a journal of rough drafts of prophetic ideas about the world.

Ari Graynor

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