James Thurber Quotes

Humor is a serious thing. I like to think of it as one of our greatest earliest natural resources, which must be preserved at all cost.

James Thurber

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: December 8, 1894 - November 2, 1961

Topics

HumorThinkSeriousResourcesCost

If I was ashamed of who I am, I would be in the closet.

Jillian Michaels

I AmAshamedClosetWouldWhoAm

One thing that I've learned is that you don't have to be a prima donna or think you are better than other people in order to succeed.

Mauro Ranallo

PeopleSucceedThinkBetterYou

I've been on both sides of the boos.

Michael Bisping

SidesBoth SidesBeenBothBoos

Personally, I see little distinction between an artistic mentality and criminality. You couldn't possibly create a compelling story without some wickedness or some fascination with the disgusting. Being good is a hindrance to a writer.

Russell Smith

GoodStoryYouCreateSeeWithout

The Nobel Peace Prize is a powerful message. A durable peace is not a single achievement, but an environment, a process and a commitment.

Mohamed ElBaradei

CommitmentAchievementPeacePowerful

My father Tom was a workaholic who never missed a single one of my sporting events for nearly two decades, and imparted in me a sense of risk and adventure. Being the one in the middle, I had more room to drift, and after college, I left the U.S. for Chile.

Jonathan Franklin

FatherAdventureCollegeMeMissed

I'm not on Facebook. I'm not on Twitter. I know a lot of celebrities who go around complaining how little privacy they have.

Cote de Pablo

PrivacyGoKnowComplainingLittle

I know 'Hallelujah' isn't actually a Christmas song, but it has that cozy, haunting vibe that sounds like a winter's night and belongs by a fire.

Bonnie McKee

WinterFireNightSongCozyKnow

My mom came from such humble beginnings and especially my dad as well. He didn't go to university.

Petra Stunt

HumbleMomGoUniversityBeginnings

I wish the Peace Corps and its volunteers continued success and perseverance. We are grateful for their contributions to society and dedication to providing assistance where it is needed. May the Peace Corps continue its legacy of service, both at home and abroad.

Kenny Marchant

PerseveranceSuccessHomeService

When I signed with WWE and moved to Orlando, my wife and my two kids came with me.

Kevin Owens

WifeMeTwoWWEKidsMoved

I wasn't thinking of the longevity of any of my songs, but I am extremely pleased with the lasting effect.

Graham Nash

I AmThinkingLongevitySongsEffect

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