Gore Vidal Quotes

What is in question is a kind of book reviewing which seems to be more and more popular: the loose putting down of opinions as though they were facts, and the treating of facts as though they were opinions.

Gore Vidal

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

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When I was a student, I studied philosophy and religion. I talked about being patient. Some people say I was too hopeful, too optimistic, but you have to be optimistic just in keeping with the philosophy of non-violence.

John Lewis

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In Scouting, a boy is encouraged to educate himself instead of being instructed.

Robert Powell

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Both times I was in India, I could not get people to listen to each other. I had to literally tell people to listen to each other and tell them that they can't get creative and find alternate solutions if they don't listen to each other. There's a lot of arguing and justifying.

Stephen Covey

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Every violinist has a different style, so it's important to be able to recognise their styles. You don't have to like everyone's style but you have to know these styles.

Ruggiero Ricci

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When I was about 19, my stepmother said - because this was back in the '80s - that I had Robert Wagner's pompadour. I said, 'What are you talking about? You mean the guy from 'Hart to Hart?'

Michael Weatherly

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In nighttime series, the actor gets billing up front on every episode.

Michael Zaslow

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I just want a really varied career, and just to keep going, really.

Michelle Dockery

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I want to create things while I have time on Earth, and the art of costume and culture has always inspired me.

Johnny Weir

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I've heard there are troubles of more than one kind; some come from ahead, and some come from behind. But I've brought a big bat. I'm all ready, you see; now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!

Dr. Seuss

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I consider myself to be a citizen of the world.

Aslaug Magnusdottir

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Job applications are an aesthetic event. They are performance art. They are not about proving you are smart - well, maybe your writing sample does that, but even then, the main point is to get an interview.

Timothy Morton

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Telling people more about yourself and distinguishing yourself from your opponent - they're both essential parts of communicating with voters.

Tim Griffin

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