Samuel R. Delany Quotes

How we treat our invalids - our mad, our physically or mentally compromised family members - does tell you something about who we are politically, historically, culturally.

Samuel R. Delany

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: April 1, 1942

Topics

FamilyTreatYouMadTellSomething

You lose yourself in the to-do list and never tackle those big things you promised you would when the campaign came to an end.

John Dickerson

YourselfEndYouLoseNeverBig

As a standup comedian, you have to develop a sense of fearlessness. It's really important for your livelihood and your well-being. And if you don't do that, you're going to fail; you're never going to be able to stand up on the cliff and jump off.

John DiMaggio

Stand UpStandYouJumpImportant

Yesterday, we fought wars which destroyed cities. Today, we are concerned with avoiding a war which will destroy the earth. We can adapt atomic energy to produce electricity and move ships, but can we control its use in anger?

Robert Kennedy

TodayAngerWarControlEnergyWill

'Do the Right Thing' was my first union film. I looked at the rosters, and for the most part, it was white males. Especially the Teamsters. So we had some conversations.

Spike Lee

Do The Right ThingWhiteFirstRight

Until we know how many women own businesses, we may under-invest in them as entrepreneurs and economic drivers.

Sri Mulyani Indrawati

WomenKnowOwnMayEconomicDrivers

Achievement builds character.

Tom Landry

CharacterAchievementBuilds

I always knew I'd keep at it with the plodding doggedness that I used to master lump-less gravy and wriggle out of fitness classes; I always knew I'd get a zillion rejection slips. I figured I'd write part time while working various full-time office jobs, and maybe, maybe in my 50s, I'd be able to quit and try writing full time.

MaryJanice Davidson

TimeFitnessWritingRejectionQuit

I've been so fortunate to have had such a healthy, easy pregnancy and have been incredibly active the entire way through. My favorite part is feeling the baby move - but the entire process is such a miracle.

Mary Helen Bowers

BabyProcessEasyFeelingHealthy

I have many memories of waking up to eat breakfast that my mother carefully prepared for us and her saying, what do y'all want for lunch, and as we're eating lunch, what do y'all want for dinner? It's always about the next meal.

Lisa Loeb

MotherMemoriesBreakfastLunchWant

The biggest waste of time of my life was playing 'Call of Duty.' But I got really good at 'Call of Duty' - a little bit too good at that time.

Jason Day

LifeGoodTimeMy LifeDutyLittle

Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.

Jose Marti

HappinessKnowledgeGenerosityEarth

I just want to work with wonderful people.

Anya Taylor-Joy

WorkPeopleWantWonderful People

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