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Paul Theroux Quotes

I grew up in an era of thinking of travel as escape. The idea that you could conceivably have a new life, go somewhere, fall in love, have little children under the palm trees.

Paul Theroux

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: April 10, 1941

Topics

Life Love Children Travel Thinking

I've always showed up. If I got paid.

Jerry Lee Lewis

Always Up Got Paid

At fifteen life had taught me undeniably that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as resistance, especially if one had no choice.

Maya Angelou

Life Me Choice Place Surrender Had

On 'Mad Men,' I have a bit of an advantage because I know who gets better as they repeat a scene and who's best at the beginning.

John Slattery

Best Men Beginning Better Mad Know

I don't think anybody cares about unwed mothers unless they're black or poor. The question is not morality, the question is money. That's what we're upset about.

Toni Morrison

Money Black Think Morality Upset

We all should be proud of the United States. For those of us that came from the Dominican, we've been able to come here, work, make money and become somebody in our lives. We've gotten a huge opportunity from the U.S.

Robinson Cano

Work Opportunity Money Proud Become

The first painting I remember selling was 'Panthera.' I made it while I was in residence at the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the museum actually purchased it directly from me.

Mickalene Thomas

Me Painting Remember Selling Museum

I don't know whether Mrs. Borden is out or in; I wish you would see if she is in her room.

Lizzie Andrew Borden

Wish You Know She I Wish See

What is a hero without love for mankind.

Doris Lessing

Love Hero Without Mankind

I think I was born with the drive for success because I have a certain gene.

Donald Trump

Success Drive Think Born Because

We must make both our distributional and democratic systems work for our communities.

Sharan Burrow

Work Democratic Must Systems Our

Unfortunately, I don't look as Latin as I am. I get called a white guy a lot, but I am very proud of my heritage. I try my hardest to bring honor to my Mexican roots. Latin people are very passionate and loyal, and I will always remember who I am and where I come from.

Ryan Guzman

I Am People Roots Proud Honor Look

We've walked away from our treaty obligations in Ukraine, putting NATO at risk.

Ryan Zinke

Risk Away NATO Treaty Our Ukraine