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James Lee Burke Quotes

The story of Ulysses and Agamemnon and Menelaus, of Jesus, of the Good Knight of Chaucer, lives in every one of us.

James Lee Burke

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: author
Nationality: american

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Good Story Knight Us Jesus Every

In my opinion, it would be a lot better for the culture - meaning the culture of America - if there was more diversity in terms of storyline. In terms of the kind of content that you see about Americans of African descent on the screen.

Culture Diversity Opinion Better You

Taken slightly historically, the turning point in the E.U. was actually the Single European Act, the Thatcher/Maastricht-era stuff, which was turning the E.U. into very much a market system.

Single Point System Act Market Much

My favourite piece of music is actually 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' as a whole. For me, it's the most perfect and brilliant example of rock song writing.

Music Me Moon Writing Song Perfect

I come to Jerusalem. There, the sky is blue and memory becomes clear.

Sky Blue Memory Jerusalem Clear

A woman can be harassed and then go on to have a good working relationship with the man harassing her.

Good Relationship Woman Man Go Her

The words that a father speaks to his children in the privacy of home are not heard by the world, but, as in whispering galleries, they are clearly heard at the end, and by posterity.

Father Home Children Words World

I was a very good nurse, but I burned out after eight years or so because it wasn't what I truly wanted to do. Writing is what I belong to.

Good Writing Years Out Belong Nurse

What is of the nature of spirit and soul must be gleaned from facts belonging to the spirit and soul; we shall then know that in the living thinking which is liberated from the will, a life-germ has been discerned which passes through the gate of death, goes through the spiritual world after death, and afterwards returns again to earthly life.

Life Nature Soul Death Spiritual

People don't get involved with local charities or politics because they think it's hard to make a difference and the problem feels overwhelming. But I believe that if all I've time for this year is to write one letter to the local council, it's still worth doing.

Time Politics People Believe Think

I have two younger sisters who are 11 years younger than me. So I was an only child for a while.

Lorelei Linklater

Child Me Two Years Only Child Only

I always say what's on my mind. No need to second guess with me.

Mind Me Say Need Always Second

I want my audiences to be as open-minded as my characters.

Want Open-Minded Characters Audiences

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