Henry Mayhew Quotes

The essential quality of an animal is that it seeks its own living, whereas a vegetable has its living brought to it.

Henry Mayhew

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: journalist
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: November 25, 1812 - July 25, 1887

Topics

QualityAnimalLivingOwnVegetable

One brave deed makes no hero.

John Greenleaf Whittier

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When I wrote 'Marley & Me,' I had a clear audience in mind. And it did not include children. I wrote my book for adults and assumed only adults, and possibly teenagers, would be drawn to it.

John Grogan

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I have a very angular face, so my makeup routine is focused around softening my features, and I've finally learned how to contour to my advantage.

Andreja Pejic

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I have one major problem with the internet: It's full of liars. There doesn't seem to be any way to answer to people lying about you.

John Lydon

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Therapy? I don't need that. The roles that I choose are my therapy.

Angelina Jolie

ChooseTherapyNeedRoles

I bought my own home in 2004. It's a sanctuary for my family and a place of peace and calm. It's key for anyone committed to leadership and success to avoid the noise and focus on their best opportunities.

Robin S. Sharma

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My one regret is that I didn't win a trophy with Tottenham, despite us being a strong team who played good, attractive football.

Luka Modric

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Gemma Arterton in 'The Master Builder' at the Almeida - she was absolutely brilliant. Ibsen is difficult and quite hard to follow, but she just brings the stage to life.

Luke Evans

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Every person who is offered a knighthood has the opportunity to say yes or no. You get a letter from the Prime Minister saying you've been recommended for a knighthood and there are two little boxes, one says yes, one says no.

Derek Jacobi

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I was a super nerd in school.

Chloe Bridges

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For me, character comes from a specific condition or situation. I cannot really define a character outside that situation.

Asghar Farhadi

CharacterMeSituationOutside

In a tribal organization, even in time of peace, service to tribe or state predominates over all self seeking; in war, service for the tribe or state becomes supreme, and personal liberty is suspended.

Arthur Keith

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