Salman Rushdie Quotes

The Koran was revealed at a time of great change in the Arab world, the seventh-century shift from a matriarchal nomadic culture to an urban patriarchal system.

Salman Rushdie

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: indian
  • Birth: June 19, 1947

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When do you know it's time to say, 'OK, that's it?' That is the most difficult part of any decision like that because you don't want to throw the 'R' word out there. I've mentioned it a couple times, but not in the sense that I'm doing it. That word is very fragile. We'll see.

Jim Thome

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John legend is a nickname that somebody started calling me a while ago and part of it is 'cos I sound like an old man when I sing.

John Legend

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Women have a certain sexuality, and I think their bodies are beautiful, and I'm not embarrassed to explore that in a film. But there are things you get offered that are vulgar and violent - just like there's a side of me that's vulgar and violent.

Angelina Jolie

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In regard to education, something has been done by the Provincial Legislature; but to build churches, and to place clergymen is a work of greater difficulty.

John Strachan

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As people get older, we all know, you get married and you have a child and that becomes your family, but when you're 16 years old, especially, your family is your friends.

Stephen Chbosky

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People like to know you're listening, and something as simple as a clarification question shows not only that you are listening but that you also care about what they're saying. You'll be surprised how much respect and appreciation you gain just by asking good questions.

Travis Bradberry

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I spend more time in New York than the Dominican. I play here, I live here, so why not become a citizen?

Robinson Cano

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The Secretary of Defense is not a super General or Admiral. His task is to exercise civilian control over the Department for the Commander-in-Chief and the country.

Donald Rumsfeld

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Liberace - or Lee, as us friends called him - was great. He was gay, you know.

Debbie Reynolds

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I learned a lot in the Bundesliga, just playing with these very physical players, playing quickly.

Christian Pulisic

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My job is to entertain the readers in such a manner that, when they reach the end of the book, they feel like they've gotten their money's worth.

Clive Cussler

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I use moisturizer on my face both day and night, and I don't sleep with makeup on.

Colbie Caillat

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