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Wislawa Szymborska Quotes

I cannot speak for more than an hour exclusively about poetry. At that point, life itself takes over again.

Wislawa Szymborska

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: poet
Nationality: polish
Birth: July 2, 1923 - February 1, 2012

Topics

Life Poetry Speak More Over Point

I want to try and be as involved in the art of filmmaking as possible. I feel that the only way to really do that is to take on as many roles as possible, whether it be as an actor, an editor, a director, a cinematographer.

Art Feel Filmmaking Want Possible

I always make this joke that I know you were expecting to see the big skirts and the hoops. But that was a long time ago. Artists aren't always seen as real people. If you start out as a teenager, sometimes people want to keep you locked as that. But I'm a woman now.

Time Woman People Start Long You

It seemed impossible that a scrappy book like 'Goon Squad' could win an award like that. It's such an iconic honor. I think what the Pulitzer means to me is that I'll need to work very, very hard to try to live up to it.

Work Live Me Win Book Impossible

To me, when a great band is playing together, it's amazing for me.

Great Together Amazing Me Band

Kids whose puberty begins too soon face not just psychological risks, but physical ones too, with an increased likelihood of cancer, as well as skeletal changes that could prevent them from attaining their full adult height.

Risks Face Changes Height Cancer

The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Imagination World Limits Reality

I think what is British about me is my feelings and awareness of others and their situations. English people are always known to be well mannered and cold but we are not cold - we don't interfere in your situation. If we are heartbroken, we don't scream in your face with tears - we go home and cry on our own.

Home People Me Tears Cold Face

I get so happy when I write a joke. It's a very satisfying, liberating feeling.

Happy Feeling Write Joke Get Very

While most Americans know about the Boston Tea Party, few are aware of the Liberty Tree and how important it was to fanning the flames of rebellion that led to the revolution in 1775 and the Declaration of Independence.

Tree Tea Revolution Independence

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver five minutes longer.

Heroes May Five Just Minutes Than

I am not interested in the technology business, at least not in getting hands-on.

Business Technology I Am Hands-On Am

I wouldn't wish any specific thing for any specific person - it's none of my business. But the idea that a four-year degree is the only path to worthwhile knowledge is insane. It's insane.

Business Knowledge Path Wish Person

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