Elias Canetti Quotes

The paranoiac is the exact image of the ruler. The only difference is their position in the world. One might even think the paranoiac the more impressive of the two because he is sufficient unto himself and cannot be shaken by failure.

Elias Canetti

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: swiss
  • Birth: July 25, 1905 - August 13, 1994

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I guess I like to sing more than just about anything else in the world.

Jim Nabors

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When I drew Captain America in 'The Ultimates,' I hated my Cap, even though some people are like, 'Man, your Cap's cool!' and they made statues out of it.

Joe Madureira

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I don't feel my age. I feel young every day.

Jennifer Aniston

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Don't ripen picked tomatoes in the sun. Put underripe tomatoes and stone fruits in a paper bag in cool, dark place, and magic happens. And never, ever store them in the fridge: they turn mushy and flavorless.

Andrew Zimmern

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We have been conditioned to see the passing of time as an adversary.

Menachem Mendel Schneerson

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For me, 'Arrested Development' is the cornerstone of recent television comedy. It's so incredibly flawless and perfect.

John Krasinski

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Why, in our 'free' country, do Americans meekly stand aside and let the state limit our choices, even when we are dying?

John Stossel

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I miss horribly those couple of hours before the performance when you get into the theater and you see people.

Mikhail Baryshnikov

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Anything with Soros, I lay low. People kind of just roll their eyes when you bring him up.

Mike Cernovich

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I'm a Scorpio, and who knows if there is any validity to it, but I'm very emotional. I have high highs and low lows.

Chely Wright

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I think that connection with humans is so important. Sometimes I'll do this monologue and talk to the crowd, like, 'Come on, let's really connect here.' I don't think a lot of people understand it's a two-way exchange. Some people go to a show and are like, 'Yeah, you make me feel.' That's not how it works.

Chet Faker

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The thing I don't understand is why so often one hears discussion of the fruits of human labor as if it's all the creation of some alien race.

Chris Ware

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