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J. G. Ballard Quotes

The Enlightenment view of mankind is a complete myth. It leads us into thinking we're sane and rational creatures most of the time, and we're not.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: author
Nationality: british
Birth: November 15, 1930 - April 19, 2009

Topics

Time Thinking View Enlightenment Us

It is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. hares have no time to read.

Time Writing No Time Market Read

Mars has long exerted a pull on the human imagination. The erratically moving red star in the sky was seen as sinister or violent by the ancients: The Greeks identified it with Ares, the god of war; the Babylonians named it after Nergal, god of the underworld. To the ancient Chinese, it was Ying-huo, the fire planet.

God Fire Sky Imagination War Red

I find the family the most mysterious and fascinating institution in the world.

Family World Find Mysterious Most

Not having a father is big. You need guidance. I know, personally, when my father died, I needed guidance; I needed somebody to show me how to be a man, how to grow up, basically how to do the right thing.

Father Man Do The Right Thing Me You

Voting is our right, but it is also our responsibility because if we don't take the next step and elect leaders who are committed to building a better future for our kids, other rights - our rights to clean air, clean water, health, and prosperity - are placed directly in harm's way.

Future Health Water Responsibility

I have to address the economic conditions of everybody, including, and perhaps first, those who are poor.

Rodrigo Duterte

Poor First Economic Who Everybody

No one has ever drowned in sweat.

Sweat Ever Drowned

Basically, in 'American Pie,' things are heading in the wrong direction. It is becoming less ideal, less idyllic. I don't know whether you consider that wrong or right, but it is a morality song in a sense.

Song Direction American You Wrong

I've found that if I limit my talking, just everyday talking, a couple of days before I have to sing, my voice is stronger. That really is about the only precaution that I take: I try to rest it as much as possible and keep the nutritional value of my food up.

Food Value Rest Voice Talking Limit

I think that the world is very complex. I think that the movie is a good way to ask questions. To give answers, you would write a lot of books.

Denis Villeneuve

Good World Think Questions You Way

Life is dramatic and comedic at times. Sometimes in the most dramatic situations, there is comedy. And good comedy comes from a sense of reality.

Constance Marie

Life Good Reality Comedy Sometimes

We have to look good... our hair does get damaged due to straightening... tonging. We have to do something that helps our hair look good and healthy.

Good Hair Look Healthy Something

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