"Learning to speak is like learning to shoot."

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Source : Avital Ronell (1989). “The Telephone Book: Technology, Schizophrenia, Electric Speech”, U of Nebraska Press

Avital Ronell

#Speech Quotes #Speak Quotes

“Never in the history of the United States have we cut back on troops when we've been at war.”
“The collection of photographs is a statement about the relationship of my camera and me.”
“I understand... the pressure is definitely hard, but I think just keeping your head on your shoulders is easier than it looks. I think if you know who you are, then I think you'll be fine for the rest of the way.”
“What makes lovers never tire of one another is that they talk always about themselves.”
“I find being Irish quite a wearing thing. It takes so much work because it is a social construction. People think you are going to be this, this, and this.”
“Appreciation of life itself, becoming suddenly aware of the miracle of being alive, on this planet, can turn what we call ordinary life into a miracle. We come awake to such a realization when we recognize our connection to a spiritual dimension.”
“God is not satisfied with appearance. God wants the garment of justice. God wants his Christians dressed in love.”
“I'm very rarely beyond words, and I am right now.”

Source : "O'Hurley Glides Past Monaco in TV Dance-off" by The Associated Press, www.foxnews.com. September 23, 2005.

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