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James Salter Quotes

People have reflected on the quality of time ever since they've been writing. I suppose I have thought about and written about the question of living in the present - but it only lasts for an instant, and then everything becomes the past. The future, you know nothing about, except for some anticipations you have.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: June 10, 1925 - June 19, 2015

Topics

Future Time Quality Past People You

The right way to win is to recognize that winning isn't the end game, but rather the beginning of new opportunities - maybe even opportunities to help other people win.

Beginning People Win Winning Game

You've got to get obsessed and stay obsessed.

You Stay Got Get Obsessed

People are tweeting, texting, and e-mailing - and not connecting. There are very few ways for communities to come together. It happens at concerts and at sporting events.

Together People Events Connecting

In the draft plan, we're looking at recycling 20 percent of our garbage by 2010.

Michael E. Mann

Looking Plan Garbage Recycling Draft

I've sown all the oats I want to sow.

Stephanie Zimbalist

Want Oats Sow Sown

If you don't know about it, you can't get it.

You Know Get About

Singing's not my real passion.

Passion Singing Real Real Passion

So high do these plants stand in the favour of the Chinese gardener, that he will cultivate them extensively, even against the wishes of his employer; and, in many instances, rather leave his situation than give up the growth of his favourite flower.

Flower Growth Plants Stand Situation

I know it sounds silly, but it takes some time getting used to all the cameras in your face. I think it's like playing jazz. After I learn the rules, I can have fun and play a little bit.

Time Fun Have Fun Face Think Learn

There's a fairy story called the 'The Shoemaker and the Elves' where this old cobbler keeps leaving leather out overnight and wakes up the next day, and there's a new pair of shoes. Co-authoring is a little like that. You send off the manuscript to your partner, and a few days later, you check your email, and hey, there's more book in here!

Shoes Day Book Story Partner You

It is my absolute intent to hold the line on taxes.

Taxes Line Hold Intent Absolute

I'm a much better writer for being a father.

Father Better Being Writer Much

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