George Edward Woodberry Quotes

A writer is justly called 'universal' when he is understood within the limits of his civilization, though that be bounded by a country or an age.

George Edward Woodberry

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: critic
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: May 12, 1855 - January 2, 1930

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Don't tell people you're smart; let them find out on their own.

Jerry Reinsdorf

SmartPeopleYouFindOutTell

I'm drawn to the figure of the ungrateful subaltern as a trope in literature. In real life, it is often dangerous to demand more.

Jenny Zhang

LifeLiteratureDangerousMoreReal

'Borne,' in a weird way, even though it's a totally different universe, picks up where the 'Southern Reach Trilogy' leaves off, because it's post-apocalyptic.

Jeff Vandermeer

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The beautiful thing about baseball is that anything can happen. It's like life in that way. As soon as you think you have it all figured out, something happens that makes you realize - you know nothing. The only thing that's guaranteed is that it will be an exciting ride.

Alyssa Milano

LifeBeautifulRideBaseballThink

People don't want to read subtitles.

Stellan Skarsgard

PeopleWantReadSubtitles

My mum was a music teacher. I've got three sisters, and we all played instruments when we were kids.

Tom Ellis

MusicTeacherThreeGotKidsPlayed

What qualified me to write about Israel was that I wanted to; it took no time to convince myself. The only reservation I had was about eaven: I wanted to write about the Jewish heaven but did not feel qualified because I did not and do not believe in 'it,' though I should.

Joshua Cohen

TimeMyselfMeBelieveFeelHeaven

When I walked back into that factory for the first time after seven or eight years, it was a pretty emotional moment because all the people came up and embraced me.

Joseph Abboud

TimeMomentPeopleMeBackFirst

My goal is always transformation. I love to watch people transform their lives, which includes their inner world and their outer world.

Debbie Ford

LovePeopleWorldTransformation

Music means a great deal to me.

Christopher Guest

MusicGreatMeDealMeans

I was the first BSB dad. I was the first one to join the club.

Brian Littrell

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I love the power of words - no music or special effects - and I want to demonstrate that power.

Chuck Palahniuk

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