Nathaniel Philbrick Quotes

For me, 'Moby-Dick' is more than the greatest American novel ever written; it is a metaphysical survival manual - the best guidebook there is for a literate man or woman facing an impenetrable unknown: the future of civilization in this storm-tossed 21st century.

Nathaniel Philbrick

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: June 11, 1956

Topics

FutureBestWomanManMeAmerican

Curiosity, rationalization, and laziness are no match against courage, self-control, and mental toughness.

John Bytheway

CourageCuriosityLazinessToughness

My biggest pet peeve are just girls who go to sports bars who have no intention on caring what teams are playing, like they're looking for just a night out. That drives me more crazy than anything else. Like, don't pretend to be a sports fan.

Jerry Ferrara

SportsPetCaringMeCrazyNight

After serving in the Korean War, I actually started working towards a master's degree in finance.

John Cullum

FinanceWarServingMasterDegree

Spielberg may have intended 'Schindler's List' as the opposite of entertainment, but the film grossed $321 million and engaged audiences as only entertainment can, coaxing them to cry and shudder, leaving their hearts more heavy than broken.

Stephen J. Dubner

BrokenCryLeavingEntertainmentMay

I used to be quite a big video game player at university and post-university in that weird moment in life before you have a proper job and you've got a lot of idle time.

Stephen Merchant

LifeTimeMomentJobGameWeird

I am one of those people who quite enjoys responsibility.

Stuart Pearce

ResponsibilityI AmPeopleWhoQuite

I try to write every day, preferably first thing in the morning. Of course, there are days when something happens to interfere with this ideal schedule. Then I try to find time later in the day. I usually work at home, but sometimes, for a change I'll go to a library or a cafe. And I like to read poetry before I sit down to write.

Sigrid Nunez

WorkChangeHomeMorningTimeDay

I don't rise to the occasion when there's no occasion.

Roger Ailes

RiseOccasion

I was always out wiping around on the farm with three-wheelers and four-wheelers. I loved the speed and the adrenaline rush that followed.

Mike Schultz

LovedSpeedFarmAlwaysOutRush

Probably fishing is my first passion.

Luke Bryan

PassionFishingFirst

It was a dream come true performing with her and just being on the same record. So in my eyes, she was the epitome of a great voice and for us to share together was awesome.

Deborah Cox

EyesGreatTogetherVoiceDreamShe

I wouldn't characterize my work, however, as directly political.

Suzanne Vega

WorkPoliticalHoweverCharacterize

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