Henry Miller

Showing quotations 1 to 8 of 8 total All growth is a leap in the dark, a spontaneous unpremeditated act without the benefit of experience. Henry MillerDevelop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music - the world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself. Henry Miller Every moment is a golden one for him who has the vision to recognize it as such. Henry MillerLiving apart and at peace with myself, I came to realize more vividly the meaning of the doctrine of acceptance. To refrain from giving advice, to refrain from meddling in the affairs of others, to refrain, even though the motives be the highest, from tampering with another's way of life - so simple, yet so difficult for an active spirit. Hands off! Henry MillerOne's destination is never a place but rather a new way of looking at things. Henry MillerOur own physical body possesses a wisdom which we who inhabit the body lack. Henry Miller What does it matter how one comes by the truth so long as one pounces upon it and lives by it? Henry MillerTo live without killing is a thought which could electrify the world, if men were only capable of staying awake long enough to let the idea soak in. Henry Miller, The Henry Miller Reader (1959), "Reunion in Brooklyn"

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Arthur Miller

Showing quotations 1 to 5 of 5 total Everybody likes a kidder, but nobody lends him money. Arthur MillerGlamour, that trans-human aura or power to attract imitation, is a kind of vessel into which dreams are poured, and some vessels are simply worthier than others... A beautiful woman can turn heads but real glamour has a deeper pull... Glamour [is] the power to rearrange people's emotions, which, in effect, is the power to control one's environment. Arthur MillerThe jungle is dark but full of diamonds... Arthur Miller, Death of a SalesmanCleave to no faith when faith brings blood. Arthur Miller, The Crucible, act IIThe need of man to wholly realize himself is the only fixed star. Arthur Miller, Tragedy and the Common Man

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Dennis Miller

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A new poll shows that Senator Kerry's support in the South is strongest amongst blacks. Kerry's appeal to Southern blacks is obvious. He is a white man who lives far, far away.
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A recent police study found that you're much more likely to get shot by a fat cop if you run.
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Born again?! No, I'm not. Excuse me for getting it right the first time.
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Elected office holds more perks than Elvis' nightstand.
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Here in Hollywood you can actually get a marriage license printed on an Etch-A-Sketch.
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Human beings are human beings. They say what they want, don't they? They used to say it across the fence while they were hanging wash. Now they just say it on the Internet.
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I lapsed into rude.
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I rant, therefore I am.
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I'm a comedian, for God's sake. Viewers shouldn't trust me. And you know what? They're hip enough to know they shouldn't trust me. I'm just doing stand-up comedy.
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I'm like Bush, I see the world more like checkers than chess.
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If Clinton had only attacked terrorism as much as he attacks George Bush we wouldn't be in this problem.
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It's ironic that in our culture everyone's biggest complaint is about not having enough time; yet nothing terrifies us more than the thought of eternity.
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Just put down 9/11... I think, on most things I'm liberal, except on defending ourselves and keeping half the money. Those things I'm kind of conservative on.
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Liberals should not overplay this weapons of mass destruction card, because you want me to tell you the truth? Most of us are not going to care if they don't find these weapons of mass destruction. It's enough for a lot of us to see those kids smiling on that street again.
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Never ever discount the idea of marriage. Sure, someone might tell you that marriage is just a piece of paper. Well, so is money, and what's more life-affirming than cold, hard cash?
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Now, I don't want to get off on a rant here, but guilt is simply God's way of letting you know that you're having too good a time.
Dennis Miller

One man's Voltaire is another man's Screech.
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Parenting is the most important job on the planet next to keeping Gary Busey off the nation's highways.
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Police in Washington D.C. are now using cameras to catch drivers who go through red lights. Many congressmen this week opposed the use of the red light cameras incorrectly assuming they were being used for surveillance at local brothels.
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President Bush gave his first-ever presidential radio address in both English and Spanish. Reaction was mixed, however, as people were trying to figure out which one was which.
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