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Theodore Roethke Quotes

What is madness but nobility of soul at odds with circumstance.

Theodore Roethke

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: poet
Nationality: american
Birth: May 25, 1908 - August 1, 1963

Topics

Soul Madness Odds Nobility

I would watch even five minutes of 'Gilmore Girls' a day when I was going through a tough time because I was like, 'I just need to return to where life is simple, and you can get your waffles at Luke's, and everybody knows your name.'

Jessica St. Clair

Life Time Day Simple Tough Name

Physical nature lies at our feet shackled with a hundred chains. What of the control of human nature? Do not point to the triumphs of psychiatry, social services or the war against crime. Domination of human nature can only mean the domination of every man by himself.

Nature Man War Control Feet Chains

I'd like to have kids at some point. I think I'll have a family someday.

Anderson Cooper

Family Think Point Someday Kids

I know I'll never be put in the position of making the adulterous mistake, but there are mistakes along the way that are as complicated, that get blown out of proportion because you're not willing to admit that you've made them.

Mistakes Mistake You Complicated Way

Mike Tyson is the most complex person I've ever met in my life. I've known Mike since 1986. We're both from Brooklyn. I didn't know him growing up, but once he became heavyweight champion, I knew him then.

Life Growing Up Champion My Life Him

I am very unhappy about reports that I was seeking asylum in Manila.

I Am Unhappy Reports Seeking Asylum

My parents did not have a perfect marriage. It was pretty good, but it was not perfect. My marriage is not perfect. My wife is, but I happen to be imperfect. However, that does not discount the fact that the definition of marriage must be defended and protected.

Good Marriage Wife Parents Perfect

After the success of 'August,' there were people saying I should change my life. And maybe I should have bought a yacht and traveled the world instead of returning to Steppenwolf to act in and write plays. But I'm from the Midwest, and that's what we do: We go back to work.

Life Work Change Success People

One ought to look a good deal at oneself before thinking of condemning others.

Good Thinking Look Others Deal

Getting the most out of life is giving life your most.

Janice Markowitz

Life Giving Out Your Most Getting

Politicians can't manage. All they can do is talk.

Talk Politicians Manage

The cast of 'Vikings' is a real team, a true ensemble. It's a mad, eclectic, great bunch! But we support each other and trust each other completely. There are no egos.

Great Trust Support Team Mad True

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