Umberto Eco Quotes

It is clear that when you write a story that takes place in the past, you try to show what really happened in those times. But you are always moved by the suspicion that you are also showing something about our contemporary world.

Umberto Eco

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: italian
  • Birth: January 5, 1932 - February 19, 2016

Topics

PastWorldStoryYouPlaceTry

When I get into the studio, it's not about trying to get a good song, it's about whatever comes naturally.

Jessica Mauboy

GoodSongTryingWhateverGetAbout

We all have to change with the times... it keeps you younger; it's a new challenge.

Robert Englund

ChangeChallengeYouNewYounger

No matter what I've published - and you can look it up, I've published quite a lot in science, quite a few books too - none of it's very important. All will be forgotten and in a few years time will be a few comments in eight-point type in footnotes at the bottom of the page somewhere.

Robert Winston

ScienceTimeYouLookImportantUp

Who isn't fascinated by evil?

Marvin Gaye

EvilWhoFascinated

I don't think I can ever escape from music.

Jason Derulo

MusicThinkI CanEscapeEver

When I go back to NFL functions today, I feel a bit on the outside looking in. I played 13 years in the NFL, and I loved it - made a Pro Bowl and went to the playoffs - but I always felt like I was having to knock the door down to get in.

Doug Flutie

TodayDoorLookingLovedFeelDown

I would love to be in a zone concept every once in a while. Probably later on in my career.

Chris Harris, Jr.

LoveCareerWouldConceptOnceZone

We need a common enemy to unite us.

Condoleezza Rice

EnemyNeedUniteUsCommon

I'm going to work with Republicans when they do things I agree with and I'm going to fight Republicans when they're doing things that I think are damaging.

Claire McCaskill

WorkFightThinkDoingGoingAgree

Bruce Forsyth is my hero, and the thought that I'd be in a TV show with him was incredible.

Anton du Beke

HeroThoughtHimShowIncredibleTV

You can't buy back your respect; you can't buy back your career. You only get one, so I don't want to mess that up.

Shia LaBeouf

RespectYouBackCareerWantMess

When AIDS first appeared, people didn't know what it was. You'll remember that it affected mostly young gay men - it was actually called GRID for a short period of time: Gay-Related Immunodeficiency Syndrome - and people thought it actually might be recreational drugs or other types of toxins.

Seth Berkley

TimeMenPeopleThoughtShortYou

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