"When I get ready to explain homemade fascism in America, I can take my example from the state capitol of Texas."

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J. Frank Dobie

#Texas Quotes #America Quotes #Example Quotes

“Why do I fall in love with every woman I see that shows me the least bit of attention?”
“I have times when I doubt what I'm doing. When those moments hit, I think about how grateful I am to be able to do what I do everyday. It was harder when I started because I didn't see the response, but now I'm out there playing for people and seeing them happy, which makes it all worthwhile”
“... actresses require protection in their art from blind abuse, from savage criticism. Their work is their religion, if they are seeking the best in their art, and to abuse that faith is to rob them, to dishonor them.”
“The doors of the world are opened to people who can read.”
“The dagger plunged in the name of freedom is plunged into the breast of freedom.”
“Self-conscious artiness is fatal, but it certainly would not hurt to study composition in general. Having a basic understanding of composition would help construct a better organized image.”
“People always assume that I'm some sort of party girl, and that's such a misconception because I like staying home.”
“The time to prepare isn't after you have been given the opportunity. It's long before that opportunity arises. Once the opportunity arrives, it's too late to prepare.”

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