Pliny the Elder Quotes

Hardly can it be judged whether it be better for mankind to believe that the gods have regard of us, or that they have none, considering that some men have no respect and reverence for the gods, and others so much that their superstition is a shame to them.

Pliny the Elder

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: roman
  • Birth: 23 - 79

Topics

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I care so much less, now, about going up the ladder; if I cared about the ladder I would be doing it all very wrong.

Joely Richardson

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The media and press can be relentless, especially with women. Personally, while I take pride in my appearance and enjoy the compliments, when I'm on court, it is all about my game.

Ana Ivanovic

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I guess you can be a supermodel today just by building followers. You don't necessarily have to do the work of going to Milan and then to Paris or New York, trying to find the right photographer, artist, or designer to see you.

Amber Valletta

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For the past 30 years, I have been committed to the development and application of radioisotopic methodology to analyze the fine structure of biologic systems.

Rosalyn Sussman Yalow

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In order to achieve optimal economic growth, Congress must adhere to sane spending guidelines while promoting smart policies devoted to growing businesses and creating jobs.

Michael Steele

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I dream of living off the land completely - in vain, because the monkeys eat everything.

Mira Nair

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I do feel like, especially nowadays, we are inundated with the message that, 'Oh my God, you aren't making your own clothes? You didn't make your own bread? And you also don't have a career, and you don't look unbelievable, and you have 5 pounds on your frame? Where is your book that you haven't published yet?'

Miriam Shor

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I want to do things right. I really, really do.

Luis Suarez

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I was emotionally and physically punched in the stomach. This is not a place where you go and deliver the lines and then you come back. It's kind of a life-changing experience. But it can't get better than this for any actor - this is like an opera.

Javier Bardem

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Being an actor started me writing, and that led to directing.

Chris Eigeman

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Even if my job for the day is cleaning the vents or fixing the toilet, it still feels good to be a part of the space program and advancing exploration.

Peggy Whitson

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Why hire these geniuses if they're forced to stick with the script? You want to empower your actors as collaborators.

Shawn Levy

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