Alain de Botton Quotes

Katie Price is no exception. She, too, is - in a distinctive way - a philosopher. Partially, Katie Price's philosophy is one of extraordinary confidence. She is remarkable not for her looks or antics but because of her tremendous self-assurance and her unwillingness to be intimidated by criticism or failure.

Alain de Botton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

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Fear is just not a part of my life - so much so that if it's involved in somebody else's life and they're close to me, I won't be around them.

Jeremy Renner

LifeFearMeMy LifeInvolvedJust

It's definitely a dream come true playing for the Red Sox.

Andrew Benintendi

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Late summer is perfect for classic mysteries - think of Raymond Chandler's hot Santa Anas and Agatha Christie's Mediterranean resorts - while big ambitious works of nonfiction are best approached in September and early October, when we still feel energetic and the grass no longer needs to be cut.

Michael Dirda

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The thing is, I'm a very practical filmmaker.

Stanley Tucci

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I'm not big with negotiating.

Steve Schirripa

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I'll call it a day when I die. It's a wonderful occupation for me. I've never worked a day in my life.

Tony Bennett

LifeDayMeMy LifeDieNever

People want to look taller and thinner. No one says, 'Ooh! Let me buy that dress because it makes me feel matronly!'

Michael Kors

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Oh, my parents never cracked a book, just newspapers.

Lloyd Alexander

ParentsBookNeverJustNewspapers

Virginity is such a personal thing. You can't judge anyone on it. A lot of young women feel they want to save themselves for the man who they think they'll love forever.

Joyce Brothers

LoveWomenManThinkJudgeYou

I'm tired of hearing about this 'well-regulated militia' that is so necessary for American freedom.

Jay Parini

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If you tell me I can't do something, it just makes me want to do it more.

Josie Maran

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In my eyes, I think it's important that if you're doing something you're proud of and that is genuine and authentic, you have a responsibility to bring that to as many people as possible, just for the sheer reason that there are musicians out there who are manufacturing emotions that aren't genuine.

Chet Faker

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