Clifton Fadiman Quotes

The German mind has a talent for making no mistakes but the very greatest.

Clifton Fadiman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: May 15, 1904 - June 20, 1999

Topics

MistakesTalentMindGreatestMaking

Adversity is an opportunity for growth. And an opportunity to really know who your friends are.

Megyn Kelly

GrowthAdversityOpportunityFriends

Through the eight books in 'The Treasure Chest' series, readers will meet twins Maisie and Felix and learn the secrets and rules of time travel, where they will encounter some of these famous and forgotten people. In Book 1, Clara Barton, then Alexander Hamilton, Pearl Buck, Harry Houdini, and on and on.

Ann Hood

TimeTravelPeopleBookLearnRules

Right now, computers, which are supposed to be our servant, are oppressing us.

Jef Raskin

ComputersNowRightServantUsOur

I agree with the many who consider freezing all sorts of weapons systems a first step in a realistic disarmament policy.

Alva Myrdal

StepFirst StepFirstRealisticWho

Georgia does not need Russia as an enemy.

Mikheil Saakashvili

EnemyNeedGeorgiaRussiaDoes

I learn how to put myself in situations at practice that cause me to zone in on what I'm trying to accomplish at meets. I try to make my practice surrounding as close to competition pressure to focus on what I need to do on the big stage.

Michelle Carter

MyselfFocusCompetitionPracticeMe

I believe when there are so many forces pulling our society apart, we need more commitment to marriage, not less.

Lisa Murkowski

MarriageCommitmentSocietyBelieve

I'm always happy when people choose to get another dog because it's a healthy and healing thing to do, and there are millions of them needing homes. But there is no single time frame to do it in because grieving is an intensely personal experience.

Jon Katz

DogTimeExperienceHappyHealing

The American education system couldn't be more badly directed or poorly funded if the Secretary of Education were Ed Wood.

Dennis Miller

EducationAmericanWoodMoreSystem

I'm a great lighter and lover of candles, particularly fragranced ones, as I'm kind of addicted to scent.

Deirdre O'Kane

GreatKindScentCandlesLighter

I don't think that trauma is an illusion; there is no question in my mind that circumstances beyond our control can shape and define us. But ultimately, we make choices about letting ourselves be defined by our pasts.

Christina Baker Kline

MindControlChoicesThinkIllusion

You can be very independent, but admit to wanting somebody close to you and that's what me and my wife have. We don't need each other but we want to be with each other and I think it's important to educate the kids with that.

Boris Kodjoe

WifeMeThinkYouAdmitImportant

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