General quotes
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Womanist is to feminist as purple is to lavender.
Every right implies a responsibility; Every opportunity, an obligation, Every possession, a duty.
Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.
It is virtually impossible to compete in today's global economy without a college degree.
My parents had very high expectations. They expected me to get straight A's from the time I was in kindergarten.
Somebody's boring me. I think it's me.
It is the hour to be drunken! To escape being the martyred slaves of time, be ceaselessly drunk. On wine, on poetry, or on virtue, as you wish.
One thing about television, it brings out personality. People are able to watch me in action. They hear my voice and see my eyes. There's nothing I can hide. That's me. Television brings out your flaws, your weaknesses, your strengths, and you truths. The audience either likes you or it doesn't.
A man's feet should be planted in his country, but his eyes should survey the world.
Giving back to the communities and institutions that helped us achieve success is a value we share and a privilege we embrace.
'Who do you think you are?' That's the big one, isn't it? A flourishing life depends on how you answer that.
We're just enthusiastic about what we do.
First of all, I choose the great roles, and if none of these come, I choose the mediocre ones, and if they don't come, I choose the ones that pay the rent.
The most exciting happiness is the happiness generated by forces beyond your control.
One thing I didn't think upon getting married: that my style would — or could — change.
Few men have virtue to withstand the highest bidder.
Nature makes woman to be won and men to win.
I've been given an opportunity to make a difference.
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.
I feel a burden if I don't write.
