Octavia E. Butler Quotes

The norm is white, apparently, in the view of people who see things in that way. For them, the only reason you would introduce a black character is to introduce this kind of abnormality. Usually, it's because you're telling a story about racism or at least about race.

Octavia E. Butler

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: June 22, 1947 - February 24, 2006

Topics

CharacterRacismPeopleStoryBlack

In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial.

Jim Clyburn

GodCreationProtectNationCall

The reality is, the United States has global interests. Our defense budget is about the same as the defense budgets or military budgets of every other country in the world put together.

Robert M. Gates

TogetherWorldRealityBudgetSame

I had a temper when I played junior golf and had my clubs taken away for slamming them on the ground. I learned very quickly that I didn't want my clubs taken away from me.

Matt Kuchar

MeGolfWantGroundTemperAway

Since narcissism is fueled by a greater need to be admired than to be liked, psychologists might use that fact as a therapeutic lever - stressing to patients that being known as a narcissist will actually cause them to lose the respect and social status they crave.

Jeffrey Kluger

RespectLoseWillNeedNarcissism

I am not naturally inclined to history or geography - maybe that's why I like to sing about it, because it helps me remember.

Sufjan Stevens

HistoryI AmMeRememberGeography

Perhaps 'photography' has become so all-pervasive that it no longer makes sense to think about it as a discreet practice or field of inquiry. In other words, perhaps 'photography,' as a meaningful cultural trope, is over.

Trevor Paglen

WordsPracticeThinkPhotography

Girls have always wanted to be pretty, even in Egyptian times. Cleopatra wore all that eyeliner, you know.

Rita Ora

YouKnowAlwaysPrettyEvenWanted

Ultimately, I believe the only secret to a happy marriage is choosing the right person. Life is a series of choices, right?

Michelle Pfeiffer

LifeMarriageHappyRight Person

I cannot understate the ability to handle classical texts such as Shakespeare.

Louise Jameson

AbilityHandleCannotShakespeare

It's hard to be a teenager. It's lonely, and you feel like no one understands you. I think that's natural, and my mother let me have the space to feel that way.

Dove Cameron

MotherSpaceMeThinkLonelyYou

If you're old enough to father a child, then you're old enough to accept financial responsibility for that child. If you don't want your embarrassing, unlawful, and irresponsible behavior going viral, man up and pay up.

Doug Ducey

FatherResponsibilityManChildYou

When I started my blog, I wanted it to be like my house - my own little place that anyone could come to.

Chiara Ferragni

HousePlaceMy OwnLittleOwnCome

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