James Stephens Quotes

Knowledge, may it be said, is higher than magic and is more to be sought. It is quite possible to see what is happening and yet not know what is forward, for while seeing is believing, it does not follow that either seeing or believing is knowing.

James Stephens

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

KnowledgeForwardMagicSeeingKnow

Even when I speak English to my parents, I'll say an English word differently to my Chinese parents and friends than I do to my English-speaking friends - you know, I'll pronounce 'McDonald's' differently, because it feels right, and that's what I'm used to.

Jenny Zhang

ParentsSpeakFriendsYouKnowSay

They have a book of locations, and we would do a story about the Sahara Desert for instance, and in the California book you would find a comparable location, to match that location in California.

Robert Stack

BookDesertStoryYouFindLocation

I have always been clear about what I wanted to do and who I wanted to dress. However, you need that business sense to help direct your talent. Because at the end of the day, you are selling clothes, and that is the reality which we live in.

Matthew Williamson

LiveBusinessDayTalentDressEnd

To me, the most important thing is to wear something that I love and feel comfortable in, and Christmas is a great opportunity to get one of my old favourites out.

Amber Le Bon

LoveOpportunityGreatMeFeelOut

Me carrying a briefcase is like a hotdog wearing earrings.

Sparky Anderson

FunnyMeEarringsLikeCarrying

I didn't start drag because I thought it would be a ticket to anything. I did it for my own narcissistic fulfilment. When I started selling records, going on tour, doing TV... I never expected any of it.

Trixie Mattel

StartThoughtDoingSellingMy Own

Logic teaches rules for presentation, not thinking.

Mason Cooley

ThinkingLogicRulesPresentation

I know that every time I step on the stage it's a real gift, so I try not to take it for granted, and I try to make it an experience that the public can really participate in.

Joyce DiDonato

TimeExperienceStepGiftKnowTry

I want a part where I can use my own hair, my own voice, and maybe even be literate.

Judy Holliday

HairVoiceI CanWantMy OwnOwn

I've always been very un-fun. I'm a habit person. I have a very weak version of an addictive personality.

Josh Gondelman

PersonalityHabitPersonWeakAlways

I actually grew up being part of the kids' choirs, so I knew 'Joseph' basically my entire life. We've brought in this new multimedia aspect that really makes the show jump off the stage and into the audience.

Diana DeGarmo

LifeJumpNewStageAudienceUp

Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war.

Donald Trump

FailureWarLosingWinBattleYou

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