Evelyn Waugh Quotes

He was gifted with the sly, sharp instinct for self-preservation that passes for wisdom among the rich.

Evelyn Waugh

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: October 28, 1903 - April 10, 1966

Topics

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There's no point in worrying about things you can't influence.

John Bercow

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I have no specific ideas in mind of what I will or won't do; it's all about the roles.

Jeri Ryan

MindIdeasWillRolesSpecific

Racism is a way to gain economic advantage at the expense of others. Slavery and plantations may be gone, but racism still allows us to regard those who may keep us from financial gain as less than equals.

Alveda King

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Stephen Frears is brilliant and has made movies that inspired me for my whole life.

Simon Helberg

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Modern poets talk against business, poor things, but all of us write for money. Beginners are subjected to trial by market.

Robert Frost

BusinessMoneyPoorTalkWriteUs

Language is legislation, speech is its code. We do not see the power which is in speech because we forget that all speech is a classification, and that all classifications are oppressive.

Roland Barthes

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A lot of people in television who've had successful shows claim the 'Roseanne' show as their starting place, and I'm really proud of that.

Roseanne Barr

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The shortstop is a perfectly conditioned athlete. You're running out on relays all the time. You're covering second base. On every pitch, you're moving.

Lou Boudreau

TimeMovingYouAthleteOutSecond

I was quite excited, but I was sure I wouldn't win the race. I am a realist.

Jean Alesi

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The first time I did stand-up was on a dare.

Judy Gold

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I was very honored to get to be part of 'American Idol.'

Dolly Parton

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Music will bring you through... It brought me through.

Debbie Reynolds

MusicMeYouWillThroughBring

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