Clyde Tombaugh Quotes

That's the way I got along in life. I don't ever remember being particularly jealous of anybody, because I figured if I can't do it myself, I don't deserve to get it.

Clyde Tombaugh

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: February 4, 1906 - January 17, 1997

Topics

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God continues to lift the curtain and allow the enemies of America to give us probably what we deserve.

Jerry Falwell

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What appeals to me about an American music directorship is the involvement of the conductor with the orchestra and the community. I think that's a fantastic thing. In Europe, being principal conductor means merely that you're the person who does most of the concerts. For me, that simply isn't enough.

Jeffrey Tate

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The true measure of life is not length, but honesty.

John Lyly

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When I finish my school work for the day, I like to go play basketball, ride my bike or skateboard, play video games, or go free running.

Max Charles

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On the first day of school, you got to be real careful where you sit. You walk into the classroom and just plunk your stuff down on any old desk, and the next thing you know the teacher is saying, 'I hope you all like where you're sitting, because these are your permanent seats.'

Jeff Kinney

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Our security and sovereignty stand together.

Michael Gove

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I was influenced by big, strong voices - writers like Elizabeth Bowen, Virginia Woolf, Jane Bowles; gay writers like Ed White, Michael Cunningham, Allen Hollinghurst; and contemporary lesbian writers, like Dorothy Allison.

Stacey D'Erasmo

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The character of Rosie is based on a woman who used to live in the same apartment building I lived in many years ago. She's taken on a life of her own, of course.

Sue Grafton

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Intrigue is so much more effective. I don't like to be over-prescriptive of an audience. The same with a book or with art - people shouldn't read too much before they explore.

Rupert Friend

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My childhood was very sheltered. I grew up in a palace. But I lived in Morocco as a Moroccan citizen.

Mohammed VI of Morocco

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At a music hall, I'll get upset if someone coughs or if someone's cellphone goes off.

Joshua Bell

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As an author, I love to know my book sells really well.

Jay Asher

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