William Godwin Quotes

The diligent scholar is he that loves himself, and desires to have reason to applaud and love himself.

William Godwin

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: March 3, 1756 - April 7, 1836

Topics

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After making several tragic movies in a row, I was looking to do a comedy, and one without cynicism.

Ang Lee

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Cop shows are by definition melodramatic; they're larger than life. They create very stark contrasts and conflicts emotionally. They're provocative, assuming they grapple with - to the extent that cop shows are mirrors of the culture.

Steven Bochco

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Pleasure is the carrot dangled to lead the ass to market; or the precipice.

Robinson Jeffers

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It's a terrible feeling being lonely.

Rita Ora

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There's nobody, pound-for-pound, that has what I have.

Luke Rockhold

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To be honest, I am not happy about all the publicity.

Jean Alesi

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There are writers who pour out words, concepts that sound really important but that basically say nothing. I always tried to be as concise as possible, all to try and reach everyone, but especially the simple people, those who needed to be reached more than anyone else.

Chespirito

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I think Republicans are going to do better than Hillary Clinton any time of the day.

Cory Gardner

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To be a poet is as serious, long-term and natural as the effort to be the best human you can be. To express something well is not a question of having a top-class education and understanding poetic forms: rather, it's a question of paying attention.

Alice Oswald

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I don't come from a rich family, but my parents are professionals.

Sebastian Lelio

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Let me put it this way: I would like to direct a successful film. An unsuccessful film I would not like to direct. Films are very difficult.

Twyla Tharp

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It's hella crazy being included in the music for the 'Ninja Turtles' movie.

Ty Dolla Sign

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