Writing, for me, was a feat of self-preservation. If I did not do it, I would die. So I did it. Obstinacy, not talent, saved my life. Philip Roth diefeatlife Change image and share on social
My goal would be to find a big, fat subject that would occupy me to the end of my life, and when I finish it, I'll die. What's agony is starting; I hate starting them. I just want to keep writing now and end when it ends. Philip Roth agonybigdie share on social
You learn if you mind stay open. And once you can't learn no more, your mind must be closed. Life goes on and you keep growing, you know? Bobby Womack closegrowlearn Change image and share on social
There are enough tears in any child's life; we certainly don't need to add to them in the name of entertainment. Bruce Forsyth addchildentertainment Change image and share on social
I believe the equal rights amendment is a necessity of life for all citizens. The cabinet sometimes felt that I shouldn't be so outspoken. Betty Ford amendmentcabinetcitizen Change image and share on social
But however the forms of family life have changed and the number expanded, the role of the family has remained constant and it continues to be the major institution through which children pass en route to adulthood. Bernice Weissbourd adulthoodchangechild share on social
Infrastructure creates the form of a city and enables life to go on in a city, in a certain way. Paul Goldberger citycreateenable Change image and share on social
I feel like a little beast when I'm onstage, and I feel like my fans have that little beast inside of them, too: this hunger for life. Becky G beastfanfeel Change image and share on social
What I wanted in life always was to write something as good as 'Pinocchio.' I wanted to write. I wanted to evolve. I wanted to grow. Patti Smith evolvegoodgrow Change image and share on social
Excuse me if I'm clinging on to life, but my parents wove me from tight thread. Jeanne Calment clingexcuselife Change image and share on social
