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Alexander McCall Smith Quotes

That my philosophy of life is, as far as possible, one of enjoyment. I'm not nihilistic.

Alexander McCall Smith

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: scottish
Birth: August 24, 1948

Topics

Life Philosophy Possible Enjoyment

With human beings it could be argued that all music-making is, in essence, grounded in improvisation.

Human Improvisation Essence Grounded

I'm open to whatever the universe wants to bring me.

Me Universe Open Whatever Bring

I don't need you to remind me of my age. I have a bladder to do that for me.

Funny Age Me You Need Remind

Georgian architecture respected the scale of both the individual and the community.

Stephen Gardiner

Community Architecture Individual

Obama's defiantly vowed not only to radically expand the reach of government from cradle to grave, but to smash the Constitution's restrictions on government power while doing it.

Power Government Constitution Doing

I think television's become a downright dangerous thing. It has no moral barometer whatsoever. If you want to talk about something that is all about money, just watch the television.

Money Think You Television Dangerous

My advice: Don't quit. When I got to New York City, I lived so far below the poverty line, because I didn't give in and get a job at 7-Eleven. I think you can thrive in misery.

Job New York City Think Advice You

People are so used to eating terrible pancakes, no matter how you mess up, they're going to be great. And if you make fresh orange juice, they'll be over the moon.

Great People Moon Eating You Orange

Of course I have a personal life.

Life Personal Personal Life Course

I would love for everyone to be a feminist, but I have to respect people's choices. If you don't want to be a feminist and don't want to claim feminism, that's entirely your right.

Love Respect People Choices You

The situation right after the fight wasn't too good; I believe I'm still the only champion in the world who never received the belt inside the ring once you've won the title. I held that against the English fans for a long time but I felt that also motivated me.

Good Time Fight Me World Champion

If life doesn't offer a game worth playing, then invent a new one.

Anthony J. D'Angelo

Life Game Worth New Playing Offer

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