#though

Although born in a prosperous realm, we did not believe that its boundaries should limit our knowledge, and that the lore of the East should alone enlighten us. ↗

— Charles de Secondat

#although #believe #born #boundaries #did

My sister Tiffany told me years ago, 'You can never write about me.' Then she called six months ago and said she wanted to be in a story. She was worried people thought I didn't like her. ↗

— David Sedaris

#ago #called #her #i #like

People ask if I miss it, but they don't understand that American culture is so ubiquitous that there's nothing to miss. I don't see myself moving back. It's not that I hate the United States. I just always thought it would be a shame not to live in a foreign country. ↗

— David Sedaris

#american #american culture #ask #back #country

Sometimes I say to myself, 'Oh, I wish I could win a Tony Award', although I'm not that bothered. ↗

— David Sedaris

#award #bothered #could #i #i wish

I don't really know anything about the movie business, even though I've lived in Los Angeles my whole life - somehow I've never bumped into it. ↗

— Lisa See

#angeles #anything #bumped #business #even

If thou art a man, admire those who attempt great things, even though they fail. ↗

— Lucius Annaeus Seneca

#art #attempt #even #fail #great

Gollum is Gollum - though in 'Lord of the Rings' he's 600 years old and in 'The Hobbit' he's 540, so he looks a little bit more handsome. ↗

— Andy Serkis

#handsome #little #little bit #looks #lord

I remember kind of doing early acting and thinking, 'God, they don't paint behind the sets.' It's a bit of a shame, really - 'Oh, what's on the other side of this wall? Oh, you can see the plywood.' I was really disappointed. I just thought that these things were real, from watching things as a kid. ↗

— Andy Serkis

#behind #bit #disappointed #doing #early

Father Fernando did every thing in his power to assist the sick; and although he arrived much reduced in flesh, he did not become ill, and is now well. ↗

— Junipero Serra

#arrived #assist #become #did #every

There are weapons that are simply thoughts. For the record, prejudices can kill and suspicion can destroy. ↗

— Rod Serling

#kill #prejudices #record #simply #suspicion