Patrick O'Brian Quotes

A freewheeling mind can conceive a virtually infinite number of sequences, but just how that mind picks out and stores those that may perhaps be used later to deal with a given tension, a given situation, is far beyond my understanding.

Patrick O'Brian

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: December 12, 1914 - January 2, 2000

Topics

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I don't even want to be on Twitter. I think it's abhorrent, people sending messages to say they're doing the washing-up or whatever.

Shirley Eaton

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I was so surprised because I'm not too sure whether I could win a Nobel Prize, you know, because basically, physics, it means that usually people was awarded for the invention of the basic theory. But in my case, not a basic theory, in my case just making the device, you know.

Shuji Nakamura

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I think when you've had success, publishers and reviewers and readers are willing to let you try something new if you've already proven yourself. They're excited about what you're doing, you have people interested in it, and actually waiting for it. It's empowering.

Lois Lowry

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I launched more formal elections investigations than any secretary of state in Missouri history, and we didn't get a single complaint about voter impersonation fraud - not one.

Jason Kander

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Something has to change in the world. Without change, young people will have no future.

Donatella Versace

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I had spent years in the United States military. Specifically in the U.S. Navy.

Chris Gardner

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Often the art in New York is related to the buildings, to grandiose things.

Christo

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I mean, it takes a large entourage to put on a tour. You can't have 'em sittin' around.

Clint Black

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I realized I was an attractive older woman who never wanted to settle down.

Cindy Gallop

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Anytime you're in West Virginia or near it, and you sing, 'Take Me Home, Country Roads,' it's a sight to behold.

Brad Paisley

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From the age of 14, I wanted to be a director.

Arjun Kapoor

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A gentle word, a kind look, a good-natured smile can work wonders and accomplish miracles.

William Hazlitt

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