Terry Eagleton Quotes

It is in Rousseau's writing above all that history begins to turn from upper-class honour to middle-class humanitarianism. Pity, sympathy and compassion lie at the centre of his moral vision. Values associated with the feminine begin to infiltrate social existence as a whole, rather than being confined to the domestic sphere.

Terry Eagleton

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: critic
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: February 22, 1943

Topics

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If you behave like a stupid moron, you're going to get called out by me.

Megyn Kelly

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You know, I'm really not interested in someone telling me that something's good or bad.

John Malkovich

GoodMeSomeoneYouBadKnow

A movie is a movie is a movie. But it has to have an adjective in front of it if it's not a white guy's movie.

Shonda Rhimes

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The union of the Word and the Mind produces that mystery which is called Life... Learn deeply of the Mind and its mystery, for therein lies the secret of immortality.

Joseph Addison

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One day when I was bored, I just went down to a powerlifting gym, Via Strength Systems in Albuquerque. I knew I needed to expend my energy somehow. I started working out with them four days a week. I became obsessed with lifting and being fit.

Jon Jones

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On the outskirts of the desert in Yemen, there was a cafe with a jukebox that had 'Sunshine Superman' on it. I loved that.

Donovan

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For too many years, those eligible to vote in primary or general elections did not bother to do so. Those sensible centrists who do not go to rallies but care deeply about our country effectively silenced their own voices. That sent the message to incumbents that they were either doing the right thing or that we just did not care.

Christine Todd Whitman

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To me, when people say, 'Oh, you're a freak athlete,' it's bittersweet. It's a huge compliment to say, 'O.K., you have physical abilities that are kind of above and beyond.' But at the same time, I feel like it diminishes the mental side of the game.

Colin Kaepernick

TimePeopleMeGameFeelYou

I think, generally, British people are more culturally cynical about the things that involve our own country. Especially the royals.

Claire Foy

PeopleThinkCountryMoreOwnOur

I used to dislike it, but now I like it more and more, feeling small. I like feeling like a little speck.

Brie Larson

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I am a gym rat who loves to work out, particularly running, Zumba, yoga, cycling, and kickboxing.

Aprilynne Pike

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Fatherhood isn't always a planned thing, but when it happens you just do it. It's very natural and in that sense it's not really difficult.

Kelly Slater

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