Alain de Botton Quotes

Booksellers are the most valuable destination for the lonely, given the numbers of books that were written because authors couldn't find anyone to talk to.

Alain de Botton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: December 20, 1969

Topics

DestinationLonelyFindNumbersTalk

An aim in life is the only fortune worth finding.

Robert Louis Stevenson

LifeFindingWorthAimFortuneOnly

I have a really, really, really normal family. And by normal I mean we're all nuts on some level. I think you've gotta be a little nuts to pursue any kind of creative job. I was also a really good kid. I know that sounds really dull, but I didn't rebel in the traditional sense.

Anna Paquin

FamilyGoodJobCreativeThinkYou

When my mother told me they have to sell me, I couldn't breathe; I couldn't speak.

Sonita Alizadeh

MotherMeSpeakBreatheSell

To be honest with you, my physical state is usually dictated by the project I'm working on at a given time.

Matt Bomer

TimeYouProjectHonestWorking

If you've ever felt oppressed on any level, there's something from 'The Wire' that you can take and identify with.

Michael K. Williams

YouTakeLevelSomethingOppressed

I try to make an album that reflects what I love about country music. It's not just all about happy parties all the time. There are some sad songs.

Dierks Bentley

LoveMusicSadTimeHappyCountry

I don't give up. I'm definitely meant to be an entrepreneur.

Cheryl Yeoh

EntrepreneurMeant To BeUpGive

Art is the most beautiful of all lies.

Claude Debussy

BeautifulArtMost BeautifulLies

Just because I live in L.A .and I live in Hollywood doesn't mean I have to have a Hollywood life.

Ashley Tisdale

LifeLiveJust BecauseHollywood

I love touring. I can't wait. Everything is just normal when you're finally on tour. I think, for me, it's my happiest thing; I love moving around, and I have friends and family all over the place. It's kind of my time. It's almost like home. It's when I get to see everybody.

Alison Mosshart

FamilyLoveHomeTimeWaitMoving

Happiness is a byproduct of function, purpose, and conflict; those who seek happiness for itself seek victory without war.

William S. Burroughs

HappinessPurposeWarVictorySeek

Ground operations are inherently very risky in Yemen. The two previous JSOC raids in Yemen were both in 2014.

Peter Bergen

TwoGroundOperationsRiskyVery

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