F. Sionil Jose Quotes

I envy those Hindus and Buddhists who have in their religion philosophy and ancestor worship which build in the believer a continuity with the past, and that most important ingredient in the building of a nation - memory.

F. Sionil Jose

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: filipino
  • Birth: December 3, 1924

Topics

PastReligionMemoryBuildingEnvy

I didn't go Hollywood on the outside with flashy cars, upstairs maids and mink-covered bathroom fixtures. I went Hollywood on the inside, and that's worst of all. I tried to avoid being natural. I lowered my voice. I copied the mannerisms of other stars. I struck poses.

Joan Caulfield

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If someone is genuine, compassionate and kind, that is a turn-on. A sense of humor is a huge turn on, and that goes hand in hand with intelligence.

Jennifer Nettles

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The goal is always just trying to stretch yourself as an actor.

Andrew Scott

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The Israelis should understand that it is in their long-term interest to have a democratic Egypt as a neighbor, and that it is prudent to acknowledge the legitimate interests of the Palestinians and to grant them their own state.

Mohamed ElBaradei

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That's the best worship you can get when the worship leader is there with no other intentions and ready to sing their heart out for the Lord.

Deborah Joy Winans

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To be ECW champion is something that I take very, very seriously.

CM Punk

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I come from a young, hip-hop, urban world.

Brandon T. Jackson

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I used to think that if I didn't have time to do an hour long workout class, there wasn't any point in exercising. But now, I make sure to do a little something every day: a brisk walk for 10 minutes, climbing stairs instead of taking the elevator. Then a few times a week, I do a longer workout.

Bobbi Brown

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I was the type of person that would show a PowerPoint presentation about why I should do something versus crying and screaming over it.

Brie Larson

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Having once decided to achieve a certain task, achieve it at all costs of tedium and distaste. The gain in self confidence of having accomplished a tiresome labor is immense.

Arthur Helps

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I'm a little quirky, a little offbeat, and I'm certainly not a classic beauty.

Ari Graynor

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The tension I feel is the moment they say, 'Action!' Movies are like lightning in a bottle, and you always want to find when you possibly can catch a surprising moment.

Annette Bening

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