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J. D. Salinger Quotes

I don't even like old cars. I'd rather have a goddam horse. A horse is at least human, for God's sake.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: novelist
Nationality: american
Birth: January 1, 1919 - January 27, 2010

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God Horse Human Old Even Rather

How do you observe something you can't see? This is the basic question of somebody who's interested in finding and studying black holes. Because black holes are objects whose pull of gravity is so intense that nothing can escape it, not even light, so you can't see it directly.

Light Black Finding You Escape See

Art history is less explosive than the rest of history, so it sinks faster into the pulverized regions of time.

Robert Smithson

History Time Art Rest Faster Than

My life is not nuts. I hardly ever watch television, I don't go out very much, so I don't really know what's going on.

Life My Life Television Go Know Out

I am certain that the United States next year, under a new president - regardless whether it's Obama or McCain - will present an ambitious program promoting renewable energies and energy efficiency. Europe could quickly fall behind.

I Am Energy Present Efficiency Year

Twice the Republicans in the California legislature tried to block my seating because of my trips to Hanoi.

California Twice Because Trips Tried

I photograph wealth.

Wealth Photograph

So, immediately after that, I got a commission to write a piece for chamber orchestra, and in working on the material I discovered it was possible to incorporate the Buddhist teachings into the music, so that's what I started to do.

Music Possible Write Orchestra Got

If I have learned anything, it is to keep my wife happy by sending her lavish gifts. Other men can learn from my success and send their wives and girlfriends fresh flowers for birthdays, anniversaries, and of course, Valentine's Day.

Success Valentine's Day Day Men Wife

Now for my own case, I bless the Lord that, for all that hath been said of me, my conscience doth not condemn me. I do not say I am free of sin, but I am at peace with God through a slain Mediator; and I believe that there is no salvation but only in Christ.

God Peace I Am Me Free Believe

I listen to lots of music, especially Bach, opera (all periods), German lieder, chamber music, and rock, old and new. I can't listen to music while I write. It's too absorbing.

Cheryl Mendelson

Music New Rock Listen Write Opera

I've yet to see an example of somebody standing up to Donald Trump and suggesting policy initiatives and him embracing them yet. It's not happening at scale.

Donald Trump Him Policy See Up

I like to be at the top of the ratings.

Top Like Ratings

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