Quote by Gore Vidal
Writing fiction has become a priestly business in countries that h

Writing fiction has become a priestly business in countries that have lost their faith. – Gore Vidal

Other quotes by Gore Vidal

Any American who is prepared to run for president should automatically, by definition, be disqualified from ever doing so. – Gore Vidal

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Election Day
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Half of the American people have never read a newspaper. Half never voted for President. One hopes it is the same half. – Gore Vidal

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Politics
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If one does not know to which port one is sailing, no wind is favorable. – Lucius Annaeus Seneca

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Man, I dont want to have nothing to do with computers. I dont want the government in my business. – Erykah Badu

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I never hurt nobody but myself and thats nobodys business but my own. – Billie Holiday

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Of course, everybody makes mistakes, and weve all been young and stupid. But people need to have a sense of respect, particularly in this business, because hundreds of people are ready to take your place at any time. Maybe some people should think about that. – Sophia Bush

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I have seen a flower blooming in beauty in a secluded vale, and, ere I had a chance to look again, a chilly breath of air had scattered its petals and left it a ruin. – Charles Lanman, “Musings,” 1840

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If you feel rooted in your home and family, if youre active in your community, theres nothing more empowering. The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life. – Julia Louis-Dreyfus

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