"Although all new ideas are born in France, they are not readily adopted there. It seems that they must first commence to prosper in a foreign country."

-- Sarah Bernhardt

#Country Quotes #Ideas Quotes #France Quotes

“If we taught children to speak, they'd never learn.”
“Talk about life - but in your own way.”
“I was trying to put myself in a bottle that would one day wash up on the beach for my children. If I were a painter, I would have painted for them. If I were a musician, I would have composed music. But I am a lecturer. So I lectured,”
“The triumph of the industrial arts will advance the cause of civilization more rapidly than its warmest advocates could have hoped, and contribute to the permanent prosperity and strength of the country far more than the most splendid victories of successful war.”
“A picture is like a prayer.”
“My enemies are everywhere. And sometimes, those we least suspect turn out to be our biggest threats.”
“When you're dealing with an in-law violation, I think the first line of defense is for the blood relation to have a serious talk.”

Source : "Mother Loathe". Live chat, www.slate.com. May 27, 2015.
“Imagination! Imagination! I put it first years ago, when I was asked what qualities I thought necessary for success on the stage.”

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