Pat Barker Quotes

I didn't belong to the sort of family where the children's classics were laid on. I went to the public library and read everything I could get my hands on.

Pat Barker

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: May 8, 1943

Topics

FamilyChildrenLibraryHandsBelong

I'm very very happy for my hardships and misfortunes: they build character and make you a better person. Even if I think it's something you have to carry with you, it's definitely something that makes you more empathic towards other people, makes you understand people and relationships so much better.

Jens Lekman

CharacterHappyPeopleBetter Person

In L.A., if you're an actor, your personal and professional lives are too intertwined.

Jena Malone

YouProfessionalPersonalActorYour

Man is not what he thinks he is, he is what he hides.

Andre Malraux

ManThinksHeHides

The close relationship between railroad expansion and the genera development and prosperity of the country is nowhere brought more distinctly into relief than in connection with the construction of the Pacific railroads.

John Moody

RelationshipConstructionConnection

We feel like if we miss a Sunday at church, that's one thing, but we can't miss an opportunity to help.

John Tesh

OpportunityChurchFeelHelpSunday

I enjoyed coming home to Crown Heights. There was a certain order to life there. You know, Shabbos, spending time with your family, eating and being in 'shul.' Prayers at nighttime, prayers in the morning. Everyone knows everybody; you walk your kids everywhere.

Matisyahu

LifeFamilyHomeMorningTimeWalk

Many activists and antagonists who are on the wrong side of an issue employ the tactic of, 'the best defense is a good offense.'

Mike Gallagher

GoodBestWrongSideDefenseWho

Holidays are all different depending on the company and time of your life.

Dominic Monaghan

LifeTimeHolidaysCompanyDifferent

I'm a horrible dancer, but I wanted to record songs that made me want to dance.

Chris Lane

DanceMeWantHorribleSongsMade

I think if people want to go back and look at season two of 'True Blood,' I'm proud of my work in that.

Ashley Jones

WorkPeopleProudThinkLookBack

I think you make impacts by taking risks.

Shenae Grimes

RisksThinkTaking RisksYouI Think

I work because I have issues and questions and feelings and thoughts that I want to have a look at. I'm not in need of, or wanting, particularly, to know what other folk are up to.

Twyla Tharp

WorkThoughtsQuestionsLookKnow

Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Quote by Pat Barker