- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
World Quotes
Quotes on the world and our place in it.
These quotes look at the world from different angles - one traces a common phrase back to ancient religion, another describes feeling atomized after moving to a new city. A few recall novels depicting a world with tighter social fabric, where people actually knew each other. Related reading: Great Quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Women
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- Nov 07, 2020
In 'The Force Awakens,' women as well as men are in positions of authority. And you don't have to work hard to do that - it's not a statement, it's the world.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
You put books out into the world, and people form their own visuals and images and attachments to characters; those characters become part of them, and they have their feelings about them.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
I firmly believe that you can't get a good movie without risking a bad movie. A good adaptation of your book is worth it because it is such a wonderful experience to see your world translated onto the screen.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
For me, the triad of 'Harry Potter,' the 'Hunger Games' and 'Twilight' feature strong women, and as a declared feminist, it's a wonderful thing. These women have really opened up this particular world of storytelling, which I'm very grateful for.
- Father
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- Nov 07, 2020
Very few people are blessed enough to call their father a legend, and an even smaller number are able to share that notion with the rest of the world.
- Dream
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- Nov 07, 2020
I am a dreamer. And what I dream of is to become Olympic champion, world champion, world record holder.
- Celebrate
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- Nov 07, 2020
I was world champion, but I was never able to celebrate it. It was a joke for me.
- Privacy
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- Nov 07, 2020
Some of the occurrences leading up to and immediately following the Berlin World Championships have infringed not only my rights as an athlete but also my fundamental and human rights, including my rights to dignity and privacy.
- Heart
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- Nov 07, 2020
I launched Chefs for Humanity, a national nonprofit, with my voice, heart and money from my own pocket. Money gives you the ability to make a difference in the world and, when used in a positive way, is a lot of fun.
- Food
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's fun to pick a cuisine and say I'm going to research Ethiopian food, and see what it's all about. You find that there are a lot of similarities in cuisines from around the world and a lot of similar flavors.
- Home
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- Nov 07, 2020
The thing about being at home versus being out in the world working is, it's a whole different vibe. When I'm home with my kids and partner, I will cook - even though she's a very good cook. She's learned over the years. We started with basics, you know, how to saute onions, how to saute mushrooms.
- Best Part
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- Nov 07, 2020
I want to talk to the bullied kids of the world. Tell them to hang on, it will get better. Know that an 'Iron Chef,' actors, musicians, artists and all successful people have probably been bullied in their life. And the best part of your life is yet to come. Whatever it takes to live, do it!
- Hair
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have the biggest hair in the world - and that's official!
- Life
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think the hardest thing about my life is that I've met so many people all over the world who I love, but they're not friends with each other.
- Business
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- Nov 07, 2020