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Ariel Durant Quotes

It is good a philosopher should remind himself, now and then, that he is a particle pontificating on infinity.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: author
Nationality: american
Birth: May 10, 1898 - October 25, 1981

Topics

Good Now Now And Then Infinity He

As Americans, we're raised with this idea of, 'We're number one.' As an individual, you absorb and you consume until you skyrocket to the top with your money and your whatever. That's not my philosophy. My philosophy is quite the opposite in that there's limited space, we have limited resources, and so it's not about the individual.

Money Space Philosophy You Top Idea

At 15, I was modeling. I had to do my own hair and makeup. I also made my own clothes because I grew up in South Africa, where fashion was six months behind because of the seasons.

Hair Fashion Makeup Clothes Seasons

In 1965, I marched for equality.

Alphonso Jackson

Interestingly that some of the characters did not turn out the way Jim and Allen had envisioned them.

Mary Tyler Moore

Way Turn Out Some Did Characters

Curiosity is the best motive for writing: curiosity about the world at large, or about oneself.

Best Writing World Curiosity Motive

The public do get behind me, and I love the crowd. When I'm ever in London, they give me massive support - the Anniversary Games, the cheers; they are always nice to me.

Love Anniversary Support Me Nice

I believe the gift of acting is a gift from God, my oath to God, and I want to make sure on a daily basis that it is honed and deeply spiritual... I want to believe that the audience believes that my acting comes from this special place.

Louis Gossett, Jr.

Daily God Spiritual Believe Gift

'Fast Food Nation' was boring and aimed at yuppies, and yuppies don't eat fast food.

Food Fast Boring Fast Food Eat

I investigate more directly. I tend to ask a lot of questions and don't feel satisfied until I have the answer.

Feel Questions More Ask Satisfied

I like dressing sexy, and I like having a good time.

Christie Hefner

Good Time Having A Good Time Sexy

I've always acknowledged my debt to Hammer. I've always said I'm very grateful to them. They gave me this great opportunity, made me a well known face all over the world for which I am profoundly grateful.

Christopher Lee

Opportunity Great Grateful I Am Me

In terms of the series, we worked separately, getting together in rehearsal to beat out the material.

Bruce McCulloch

Together Out Beat Rehearsal Material

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