J. M. G. Le Clezio Quotes

To act: that is what the writer would like to be able to do, above all. To act, rather than to bear witness. To write, imagine, and dream in such a way that his words and inventions and dreams will have an impact upon reality, will change people's minds and hearts, will prepare the way for a better world.

J. M. G. Le Clezio

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

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

Topics

ChangeDreamsWordsPeopleWorld

If I couldn't have discipline, if I sit up eatin' fried chicken in bed at night, I'd just as soon be dead. I take care of myself.

Jim Brown

MyselfDisciplineNightCareChicken

Up until the age of 13, girls are confident, and they feel like they can conquer the world. Then adolescence sets in, and girls lose their confidence. And 'Seventeen' is really about them taking an hour out of their month, unplugging, lying on their bed, and reading a magazine that believes in them.

Joanna Coles

ConfidenceAgeWorldReadingConquer

It's a controversial segment, 'Watters World.' There's controversy around it.

Jesse Watters

WorldControversialControversy

I hate learning lines, so the fight stuff's always my favorite.

Travis Fimmel

LearningHateFightAlwaysStuff

I have earned hundreds of thousands of pounds, but I can't seem to get to grips with money.

Rufus Wainwright

MoneySeemEarnedGetPoundsGrips

Is there not some chosen curse, some hidden thunder in the stores of heaven, red with uncommon wrath, to blast the man who owes his greatness to his country's ruin!

Joseph Addison

ManGreatnessRedHeavenCountry

I stand to learn more working as an actor with really talented people than I do by directing a feature.

Domhnall Gleeson

PeopleStandLearnActorMoreThan

I grew up with a beautiful gold harp sitting in our living room. My older sister played it.

Diane Paulus

BeautifulSisterGoldLivingSitting

Wealth is well known to be a great comforter.

Plato

GreatWealthWellKnownComforter

A liar is always lavish of oaths.

Pierre Corneille

LiarAlwaysLavishOaths

One can't change one's life experience, but even if I could, I wouldn't change it because of all the wonderful things that have happened to me.

Shelley Fabares

LifeChangeExperienceMeWonderful

I think a basic level of fitness can help the body cope with all manner of incidents.

Richard Hammond

FitnessThinkHelpBodyLevelBasic

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