Marilyn Nelson Quotes

Writing in form is a way of developing your thinking - your thinking along with the tradition. In a way, it's not you alone, it's you in partnership.

Marilyn Nelson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: April 26, 1946

Topics

AloneWritingThinkingPartnership

The Zambesi is a big river; there's no crocodiles on 4 Mile Run.

Jim Fowler

RiverRunBigMile

I feel a buzzing at the base of my neck. It's like I'm on eternal 'vibrate' in case of an emergency.

John Edward

FeelEmergencyNeckLikeI Feel

Cremer's 'Nightshade' is a smart blend of romance, action, philosophy, and pagan witchcraft. And, yes, high-schoolers shape-shifting into wolves.

Andrew Shaffer

SmartWolvesActionPhilosophyYes

People have to follow their hearts, and if their hearts lead them to Wal-Mart, so be it.

Maynard James Keenan

PeopleFollowLeadWal-MartHearts

It is the conflicting interests of the man and the woman, the home and the shop, the Church and the State, which cause the economic struggle, the war and the strife with which mankind is cursed and which make all long and pray for the reign of peace.

Max Heindel

HomeStrugglePeaceWomanManWar

My ideal meal varies, depending on the time of year. Lobster on a deck overlooking a beach at sunset is one - but all my kids have to be there, because they are all lobster-lovers. Making a bolognese sauce over pappardelle for my husband on a winter evening, because he loves my bolognese sauce and it's his comfort food.

Amy Bloom

WinterSunsetTimeFoodBeachYear

God did not create gays and lesbians so He could have something to hate!

Troy Perry

GodHateCreateSomethingHeDid

I believe we need to focus first and foremost - as Donald Trump has done with such force and such passion - on border integrity and building the wall.

Mike Pence

IntegrityPassionFocusBuilding

I wish I could say I had this master plan for a career, but I always thought acting was something I'd just do until I had a hit record.

Dean Jones

ThoughtWishPlanCareerActingSay

Self-awareness is not just relaxation and not just meditation. It must combine relaxation with activity and dynamism. Technology can aid that.

Deepak Chopra

TechnologyMeditationSelf-Awareness

I also have two dogs, a Chihuahua and a Yorkshire terrier, so if they like him, that's a good sign.

Christina Milian

GoodDogsHimTwoSignLike

I have no plans to rock myself to sleep in my bath chair yet.

Bruce Forsyth

MyselfSleepChairBathPlansRock

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