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That seems to be the definition of 'novel' for me: a story that hasn't yet discovered a way to be brief. — George Saunders
For me, the game would be to assume a very intelligent reader who can extrapolate a lot from a little. And that's become my definition… — George Saunders
A definition of poetry can only determine what poetry should be and not what poetry actually was and is; otherwise the most concise formula would… — Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
Let me give you a definition of ethics: It is good to maintain and further life it is bad to damage and destroy life. — Albert Schweitzer
Expand the definition of 'reading' to include non-fiction, humor, graphic novels, magazines, action adventure, and, yes, even websites. It's the pleasure of reading that counts;… — Jon Scieszka
I know it sounds weird, but my definition of 'sexy' has changed as I've gotten older. And being smart and informed makes me feel sexier… — Sarah Shahi
Silence is the most perfect expression of scorn. — George Bernard Shaw
A perpetual holiday is a good working definition of hell. — George Bernard Shaw
My definition of winning at squash is playing and surviving, and I've never lost a match. — Arlen Specter
Any government, that is its own judge of, and determines authoritatively for the people, what are its own powers over the people, is an absolute… — Lysander Spooner
Any rule, not existing in the nature of things, or that is not permanent, universal and inflexible in its application, is no law, according to… — Lysander Spooner
The sense of this word among the Greeks affords the noblest definition of it; enthusiasm signifies God in us. — Madame de Stael
It's bad poetry executed by people that can't sing. That's my definition of Rap. — Peter Steele
I don't think Stoppardian has a precise definition. — Tom Stoppard
There's a definition of narcissism that when a parent is narcissistic, instead of the child seeing himself reflected in the mother's face and the mother's… — Susan Sullivan
For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery. — Jonathan Swift
The proper words in the proper places are the true definition of style. — Jonathan Swift
My definition of country music is really pretty simple. It's when someone sings about their life and what they know, from an authentic place. — Taylor Swift
Private equity firms aren't necessarily evil by definition. There are many stories of successful turnarounds fueled by private equity, often involving multiple floundering businesses that… — Matt Taibbi
My definition of love is being full. Complete. It makes everything lighter. Beauty is something you see. Love is something you feel. — Sharon Tate

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