Octavia E. Butler Quotes

So fantasy was fine early on, and when I discovered science fiction, I was very happy with it, because my first interest in science fiction came with an interest in astronomy.

Octavia E. Butler

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

ScienceHappyEarlyScience Fiction

I grew up in the '70s, when people talked on the phone - and just talked more. I remember the phone was the epicenter of our house. I spent hours every evening as a teenager waiting for the phone to ring and talking to my friends.

Jennifer Egan

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Obviously I faced the possibility of not returning when first I considered going. Once faced and settled there really wasn't any good reason to refer to it.

Amelia Earhart

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Writing a novel is easier than writing a memoir; you are not constrained by the truth.

Steve Bisley

TruthWritingYouMemoirEasier

Jewish history turns out not to be an either/or story - as in, either pure Judaism detached from its surroundings or else assimilation - but rather, for the vast majority, the adventure of living in between.

Simon Schama

HistoryAdventureStoryLivingOut

It would be pretty funny to see a Beverly Hills white girl with mad rap skills.

Tori Spelling

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A successful lawsuit is the one worn by a policeman.

Robert Frost

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I have been refused entrance on the buses because I would not pay my fare at the front and go around to the rear door to enter. That was the custom if the bus was crowded up to the point where the white passengers would start occupying.

Rosa Parks

DoorStartWhiteGoPayBus

People are starting to refer to 'The Giver' as a classic, but I don't know how that is defined. But if it means that 10, 20, 50 years from now kids will still be reading it, that is kind of awe-inspiring.

Lois Lowry

PeopleReadingKnowNowKindWill

Uruguayans are competitive, and we always want to win. Even though we try to hide it, it is impossible.

Diego Godin

WinImpossibleHideWantTryAlways

Both SOPA and PIPA are toxic. My view is that anyone who supports these bills either doesn't understand what they are supporting or is simply no friend of innovation. And, if you are no friend of innovation, I can't support you in any way, as innovation is the lifeblood of our economy, our country, and what I've dedicated my life to.

Brad Feld

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I don't want any injustice brought against the bullies. Bullies just don't know any better. Anyone who is crying about police brutality or victimization as an adult needs to stop it and realize the privileges we have in this country.

Ariel Pink

PoliceBetterInjusticeCountryStop

Modeling is the best because you have to look hot, which comes easy to me, you know. I'm blessed with that.

Ashton Kutcher

BestMeBlessedEasyYouLook

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