James Stephens Quotes

A woman is a branchy tree and man a singing wind; and from her branches carelessly he takes what he can find.

James Stephens

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: irish
  • Birth: February 9, 1882 - December 26, 1950

Topics

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When you're not the lead on a series, you work intermittently, even if you're in every episode.

Jim Beaver

WorkYouLeadEvenEveryEpisode

Patience is the best medicine.

John Florio

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Love is a piano dropped from a fourth story window, and you were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Ani DiFranco

LoveTimeLove IsWindowStoryYou

If John Kerry had a dollar for every time he bragged about serving in Vietnam - oh wait, he does.

Ann Coulter

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You might not make it to the top, but if you are doing what you love, there is much more happiness there than being rich or famous.

Tony Hawk

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The movie portrayed me as this person who cussed every 10 seconds, and I don't cuss like that.

Tonya Harding

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Before, I guess, mum and dad were everything, but now, in my case, I had two new girls and all of a sudden they're completely dependent on you and there's a third generation. It's a funny shift all of a sudden. You have the babies, you have yourself and then you have your parents.

Roger Federer

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You can hear some artists, hear five of their albums and still have no idea who they are. But if you've heard most of what I've recorded, you know me. You go from 'Honesty' to 'Going Through Hell' - you can listen to the hits, and they pretty much reflect who I am. 'Take a Back Road' is the same thing.

Rodney Atkins

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I think thinking about becoming an adult, and having to face up to your problems and face up to your insecurities, is difficult for everybody.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead

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Though it's a small price to pay, shaving my head has opened more doors than I ever thought possible.

Michael Rosenbaum

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I'm a huge Kevin Youkilis fan.

Denis Leary

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I passionately support Hillary Clinton for president because she has devoted her life to public service and has been willing to learn and change along the way by listening to the people she serves.

Constance Wu

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