Thomas Nelson Page Quotes

I have rarely seen the face of a mechanic in the action of creation which was not fine, never one which was not earnest and impressive.

Thomas Nelson Page

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: April 23, 1853 - November 1, 1922

Topics

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'Drag Race' has become a staple of modern television for the way it skewers expectations and attitudes about gender, much as a show like 'black-ish' works to challenge stereotypes about black families in America.

Jenna Wortham

ChallengeExpectationsBlackAmerica

My life has changed because my access has changed, and so has the level of privacy in my life, but these are champagne problems, because I wouldn't rather be back auditioning. And change can be really good - as long as your character is intact.

Meghan Markle

LifeChangeGoodCharacterProblems

I'm obsessed with insects, particularly insect flight. I think the evolution of insect flight is perhaps one of the most important events in the history of life. Without insects, there'd be no flowering plants. Without flowering plants, there would be no clever, fruit-eating primates giving TED Talks.

Michael Dickinson

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I can't imagine what it's like to go through life without shoes to protect your feet, and yet millions of kids do it. That's why TOMS is such an incredible company - it gives shoes to children who need them!

Amanda Hearst

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My work is mostly about longing, human relationships, science and children - and a little bit about ghosts and reincarnation.

Amy Gerstler

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Childhood didn't have a big influence on me, really - in fact I spent most of it plotting how to escape.

Simon Callow

ChildhoodMeInfluenceEscapeBig

I always had a good dexterity. The story in my family goes that at the age of 3 I could thread needles faster than anybody.

Judith Leiber

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Not everyone who goes to Washington becomes Washington.

Jason Kander

WashingtonEveryoneWhoGoesBecomes

The great thing about films is that you have access to this whole world of experts who teach you the skills your character's supposed to have.

Joseph Fiennes

CharacterGreatWorldYouSkills

I knew exactly how I wanted it to play, but you are never sure until you watch the projected images reflect off the screen. That's when you know it worked.

Conrad Hall

YouPlayKnowNeverReflectWatch

I would be a billionaire if I was looking to be a selfish boss. That's not me.

Alfred North Whitehead

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It's near impossible to make a movie in black and white in the system.

Noah Baumbach

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