Quote by Susan Orlean
When I wonder what the future of books will be, I often think abou

When I wonder what the future of books will be, I often think about horses. Before automobiles existed, everyone had a horse. Then cars became available, and their convenience, compared to horses, was undeniable. – Susan Orlean

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Parents, it seems, have an almost Olympian persistence when it comes to suggesting more secure and lucrative lines of work for their children who have the notion that writing is an actual profession. I say this from experience. – Susan Orlean

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I dont turn to greeting cards for wisdom and advice, but they are a fine reflection of the general drift of the culture. – Susan Orlean

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You can find out anything you want about a car now, and especially every bit of information about the price, without relying on the dealers. – Susan Orlean

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Some mischievous people always there. Last several thousand years, always there. In future, also. – Dalai Lama

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The politics of partisanship and the resulting inaction and excuses have paralyzed decision-making, primarily at the federal level, and the big issues of the day are not being addressed, leaving our future in jeopardy. – Michael Bloomberg

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For every minute, the future is becoming the past. – Thor Heyerdahl

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The future, like everything else, is not what it used to be. – Paul Valery

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Decaffeinated coffee is kind of like kissing your sister. – Bob Irwin

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We steal if we touch tomorrow. It is Gods. – Henry Ward Beecher

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I could play it safe by recording songs that are familiar, but am I expanding myself as an artist by doing covers? Its a catch-22. Its called show business: The word business is in it, and youve got to be a businessman. But then again, you have to be true to yourself as an artist. – Donny Osmond

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Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get, its what you are expected to give — which is everything. – Anon.

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