Teju Cole Quotes

I'm not trying to be a poet on Twitter; I'm trying to be aware of the fact that a very simple sentence, well written, can have a very moving effect without that person knowing why. There's a deep genetic part of you that somehow, even without your permission, recognizes good language when it arrives.

Teju Cole

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: nigerian
  • Birth: June 27, 1975

Topics

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I don't always feel comfortable being outwardly aggressive.

Jenny Slate

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In the year of 1957, I experienced, by the grace of God, a spiritual awakening, which was to lead me to a richer, fuller, more productive life.

John Coltrane

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We can empathize as deeply as we can empathize.

Spike Jonze

DeeplyEmpathize

I was 36 when I played Nicholas Nickleby.

Roger Rees

Played

I like to challenge myself. Whether that's on television or film or on stage, that's what I'm going to go for.

Cobie Smulders

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Truthfully, I'm proud of each of my films in a certain way.

Chuck Norris

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Yeah, I've had the privilege to know a lot of really talented people.

Ashley Judd

PeopleKnowPrivilegeTalented People

I don't like to sit and bask in my own awards. Awards represent artistic death to me.

Paula Cole

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My battalion motto in the Marines was, 'Whatever it takes,' and I'm going to do whatever it takes to help win back the House in 2018.

Seth Moulton

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I chose the Republican Party because of the principles the party was founded on. This was the party of freedom. This was the party that sought the abolition of slavery.

Ryan Frazier

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There are tons of people I'd like to freeze for all of eternity, but we won't go into that!

Holly Marie Combs

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The real duty of man is not to extend his power or multiply his wealth beyond his needs, but to enrich and enjoy his imperishable possession: his soul.

Gilbert Highet

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