J. M. G. Le Clezio Quotes

A writer is not a prophet, is not a philosopher; he's just someone who is witness to what is around him. And so writing is a way to... it's the best way to testify, to be a witness.

J. M. G. Le Clezio

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: french
  • Birth: April 13, 1940

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The goal of this Nation, I so strongly believe, is to be a preeminent world power. We have to understand what comes with that: The responsibility to be strong.

Jeff Sessions

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I've never excluded myself because of color. It's never been part of the radar, when I look at anything I do. The majority of the roles that I've played have had very little to do with being black. It doesn't matter what color you are.

Michael Jai White

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Lyrics have to be underwritten. That's why poets generally make poor lyric writers because the language is too rich. You get drowned in it.

Stephen Sondheim

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I don't listen to the radio in the car, and I do that because I don't want to be influenced.

Tom Scholz

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As a little boy, I apparently had a predilection for undoing latch gates, running up pathways and ringing doorbells - and then running off again and away before the door was opened behind me.

Ronald Frame

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'Young Love' is about falling in love and dealing with your past so you can move forward. I wanted it to be a clear record.

Mat Kearney

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When I go outside of L.A., no matter where it is, really anywhere I go, people will be stopping me or taking pictures or whatever it is. And it's great. It's amazing. I'm just lucky.

Michael Welch

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'No Burden' is not necessarily ferocious.

Lucy Dacus

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I've always expected a lot out of myself, and it can be a good quality. But it can be bad at times, too.

Christian Pulisic

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Books and movies are never finished, only surrendered.

Chuck Hogan

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I feel like every time I tweet, I lose money.

Pete Davidson

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Contrary to common assumption, many of the wealthiest Americans aren't worried about the weakening economy at all. They are actually excited about it.

Jamie Johnson

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