Will Eisner Quotes

Humor has historically been tied to the mores of the day. The Yellow Kid was predicated on what people thought was funny about the immigrant Irish. When you're different in a society, you're funny.

Will Eisner

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: cartoonist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 3, 1917 - January 3, 2005

Topics

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Most teachers, when surveyed, say that it is part of their job to help students develop things like grit. This is especially true at the elementary and middle school levels. They feel it's part of their vocation to teach other things that are not formally academic content.

Angela Duckworth

JobSchoolFeelHelpGritTrue

I don't care if you're Republican or a Democrat or a Liberal, getting crucified for the way you think or believe, obviously if it's not hurting anyone, it's just Un-American.

Angie Harmon

BelieveThinkCareYouWayDemocrat

I'm a curious person. I pursue things based on what sparks my interest. I'm not thinking about what role I play. I don't have to be a movie director or this or that. I just want to be part of projects and places that are of interest to me.

Roman Coppola

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Know when to fold. Pay attention to the signs. They're there.

Molly Bloom

AttentionKnowPay AttentionSigns

I enjoy hats. And when one has filthy hair, that is a good accessory.

Julia Roberts

GoodHairEnjoyHatsFilthy

I'm a small-town kid from Kerrville, Texas.

Johnny Manziel

TexasKidSmall-Town

I had heard some Elvis songs on the radio. During Christmastime, they'd play 'Blue Christmas,' and I knew I liked his songs, but I didn't know who it was singing them. I just knew I liked them... I started reading, watching, and just picking up everything I could about him.

Drake Milligan

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All women, whatever be their position, should demand political equality as a means of a freer life, and one calculated to yield rich blessings to society.

Clara Zetkin

LifeWomenEqualitySocietyRich

Traditionally, art has been for the select few.

Bob Ross

ArtBeenFewSelect

As compared with the college politician, the real article seems like an amateur.

Woodrow Wilson

CollegeRealSeemsPoliticianLike

There is nothing more universally commended than a fine day; the reason is that people can commend it without envy.

William Shenstone

DayPeopleEnvyNothingMoreReason

My father passed me the concept that vicuna was something very special, very expensive. So it was a question of pride. I didn't want anybody else in the world to be touching vicuna before us.

Pier Luigi Loro Piana

FatherMeWorldPrideWantSpecial

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