Doris Lessing Quotes

Some people obtain fame, others deserve it.

Doris Lessing

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: October 22, 1919 - November 17, 2013

Topics

PeopleFameDeserveSome PeopleSome

If anything gets in the way of me being a good mom or wife, I simply say no.

Jessie James Decker

GoodWifeMeMomSayWay

I would never speak about specifics in my own relationships because I think it's tacky.

Jennifer Lopez

SpeakThinkRelationshipsMy OwnOwn

When I don't feel like working out, lifting weights or doing serious cardio, the best thing for me to do is just go on the treadmill and walk. I walk and listen to music and 10 minutes will go by, then 15, and then I'll speed up a bit. Once my blood really starts flowing, I'll get a second wind and then I want to work out.

Steve Howey

WorkMusicBestWalkMeWind

What people want, above all, is order.

Stephen Gardiner

ArchitecturePeopleWantOrderAbove

I am one of those who would rather sink with faith than swim without it.

Stanley Baldwin

FaithI AmWithoutSwimSinkWould

Sometimes you've just got to let an umpire know that you're not satisfied with his decision. That they've missed the play in your opinion. Not that it's going to do you any good, but you've got to let them know.

Tommy Lasorda

GoodDecisionOpinionYouPlayKnow

I'd much rather fail than do something like 'The Chorus Line' movie, sanitized and Hollywoodized.

Rob Marshall

LineFailSomethingLikeRather

I was born out of classical music.

Mika

MusicBornOutClassical Music

I think that making a movie is not just making the movie - it is also about having thoughtful ideas and embracing all the aspects of its launch.

Luca Guadagnino

IdeasThinkThoughtfulLaunchJust

He hath desired to bring the souls of other men to heaven; let his soul be brought to heaven.

Christopher Love

MenSoulHeavenBringHeSouls

There are some people whose opinion I value and respect and it would be very bothersome if I forfeited their respect. But the general public? I'm not preoccupied with the opinions of others.

Conrad Black

RespectValuePeopleOpinionOthers

What good are fans? You can't eat applause for breakfast. You can't sleep with it.

Bob Dylan

GoodSleepBreakfastYouEatFans

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