Thomas de Quincey Quotes

Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures.

Thomas de Quincey

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: August 15, 1785 - December 8, 1859

Topics

LoveI AmDeepShortQuietYoung

When 'Tree of Life' went to Cannes, all the interviewers were asking me about my favorite actors and actresses because I was new to the industry, and they wanted to get to know me.

Jessica Chastain

LifeTreeMeNewKnowTree Of Life

If we kept all the players I liked personally, we'd be a lot worse team over the years.

Jerry Reinsdorf

TeamOverYearsPlayersWorseLiked

Our cultural discussion of fat bodies and how we clothe them has nothing to do with health concerns, the obesity epidemic, or the comfort of fat people. It has everything to do with what we expect from women, what we've been told by the fashion industry, and the value we place on 'perfect' bodies.

Jennifer Armintrout

WomenHealthValuePeopleFashion

If you want the world to pay for projects, you have to be able to display why you're worthy.

Amanda Palmer

WorldYouWantWhyWorthyPay

Extending emergency unemployment benefits isn't just the right thing to do for our families - it's the smart thing to do for our economy.

Tom Perez

SmartThe Right ThingRightEconomy

I'm more comfortable doing a character than being myself.

Matt Besser

CharacterMyselfBeing MyselfDoing

As a vibrant force in civil society, women continue to press for their rights, equal participation in decision-making, and the upholding of the principles of the revolution by the highest levels of leadership in Egypt.

Michelle Bachelet

LeadershipWomenSocietyRevolution

One of the sad things about contemporary journalism is that it actually matters very little. The world now is almost inured to the power of journalism. The best journalism would manage to outrage people. And people are less and less inclined to outrage.

David Simon

PowerSadBestPeopleWorldNow

Aretha Franklin, she's just the most amazing singer ever. But I think there are so many singers that I just loved and sang along to on the radio. I guess I just enjoy trying out different styles along the way.

Corin Tucker

AmazingThinkLovedEnjoyTrying

I really liked Yale, although it was extremely intimidating. When I visited the campus, I was hiding behind trees, I felt so unworthy.

Claire Danes

TreesHidingBehindCampusUnworthy

World records aren't broken in practice, and competitive environments and adversity are the birthplace of champions.

Brandon Webb

AdversityBrokenPracticeWorld

Excellence is not a single act. You are what you repeatedly do.

LeToya Luckett

ExcellenceYouSingleActRepeatedly

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