Gore Vidal Quotes

We must declare ourselves, become known; allow the world to discover this subterranean life of ours which connects kings and farm boys, artists and clerks. Let them see that the important thing is not the object of love, but the emotion itself.

Gore Vidal

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 3, 1925 - July 31, 2012

Topics

LifeLoveWorldFarmKingsBecome

I was always aware of what the language I was using meant in terms of my bond with my parents - how it defined the lines of affection between us. When I spoke English, I felt I wasn't completely their child any more but the child of another language.

Jhumpa Lahiri

ChildParentsBondLanguageMoreUs

There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.

Sophie Swetchine

PerseverancePowerTimeEndSilent

Concerned consumers are realizing that they can use social media to organize themselves around shared values to start effective movements. Social media gives them a sounding board to share ideas, as well as a means to punish irresponsible corporate behaviors.

Simon Mainwaring

Social MediaIdeasStartMediaShare

Conflict is not inevitable, but disarmament is... everyone now accepts that if there is a default by Saddam the international community must act to enforce its will.

Tony Blair

CommunityConflictInevitableNow

People, by and large, would rather be talking than listening.

Mike Nichols

PeopleListeningTalkingWouldThan

I really wish there was some big brother conspiracy theory. I just think it's the ignorance of trying to make a dollar. That's what the networks have done and will continue to do. If anyone doesn't think that this is about making money, then they're crazy.

Montel Williams

IgnoranceMoneyBrotherCrazyThink

I think that in order to make revolution, you need to make reforms, but you should make these reforms with revolution in mind.

Boots Riley

MindRevolutionThinkYouNeedMake

Where wise actions are the fruit of life, wise discourse is the pollination.

Bryant H. McGill

LifeWiseFruitDiscourseWhere

Chance leads to discoveries, and mutagenesis is a way to enhance one's chances of finding a surprise. Often it is the exceptional observations that lead to advances; once you understand exceptions, you understand the whole picture.

Bruce Beutler

ChanceSurprisePictureFindingYou

I love trawling through markets and vintage shops, and I make super-quick decisions about buying clothes. I also have my usual haunts I go to when in specific cities.

Alice Temperley

LoveVintageDecisionsClothesGo

I find myself born into this particular position. I'm determined to make the most of it and to do whatever I can to help. And I hope I leave things behind a little bit better than I found them.

Prince Charles

HopeMyselfBetterHelpFindBorn

With thoughts of the past and concerns about the future, we rob ourselves of a full experience of the present.

Marianne Williamson

FutureExperiencePastThoughtsFull

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