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'Swan,' by Mary Oliver. Poems and prose. Reading from this book is as if visiting a very wise friend. There is wisdom… — Jessye Norman Copy Share Image
I grew up not reading fiction; I watched movies and read comic books, and one of the ways I taught myself to… — Kevin Wilson Copy Share Image
In those days, when my hands were much employed, I read but little, but the least scraps of paper which lay on… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
There are distinct duties of a poet laureate. I plan a reading series at the Library of Congress and advise the librarian.… — Rita Dove Copy Share Image
I view askance a book that remains undisturbed for a year. Oughtn't it to have a ticket of leave? I think I… — Carolyn Wells Copy Share Image
On the wings of fancy, gentle readers, bear yourselves into the mid-air, where by imagination you may form a large stupendous castle. — Sarah Fielding Copy Share Image
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The way we learn to write is the way we learn to talk: We listen to others and start mimicking speech, and… — Rick Yancey Copy Share Image
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I went to Berlin for a year and a half, and that's where I learned about culture and art and everything. Before… — Lea Seydoux Copy Share Image
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For character, to prepare for the inevitable I recommend selections from [Ralph Waldo] Emerson. His writings have done for me far more… — Rutherford B. Hayes Copy Share Image
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When you're reading a book, you're always looking for the natural place to stop. With a movie, you can't really have that… — David Nicholls Copy Share Image
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I read 'The Washington Post' every day from a very young age. Reading the newspaper taught me how to organize my thoughts… — George Pelecanos Copy Share Image
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