Famous Quotes & Sayings

Angelina Jolie

Happy endings are just stories that haven't finished yet.

Andrew Clements

I have my own story, and I love my story, but I know I can't tell it alone, not now. Because stories have centers, but they don't have edges. No boundaries.

Amy Bloom

For me, the short story is the depth of a novel, the breadth of a poem, and, as you come to the last few paragraphs, the experience of surprise.

Annette Bening

We want to be seen for who we really are, and each person has his own complex story and reasons for doing what they do.

Annette Funicello

Mr. Disney and his staff were constantly scouting for great stories to bring to life on film

Anne Rice

Don't let the old story repeat itself now. Arm yourself with all that's happened.

Andrew Stanton

The best stories infuse wonder,

Andrew Stanton

Frankly, there isn't anyone you couldn't learn to love once you've heard their story.

Andrew Stanton

I've always felt you unearth story, like you're on an archeological dig.

Andrew Stanton

Change is fundamental in story. If things go static, stories die.

Andrew Stanton

The greatest story commandment is: Make me care.

Anish Kapoor

My work is not about my life history. It's not about the story of my neurosis

Jane Austen

She told the story, however, with great spirit among her friends; for she had a lively, playful disposition, which delighted in any thing ridiculous.

Sandra Cisneros

One of my favorite writers is Hans Christian Anderson. His stories speak to the times.

Brent Spiner

Hollywood has more than its share of harsh and crewel stories. In fact, it's probably more the norm than the exception.

Bret Easton Ellis

Exploitation is a harsh word, I know that, but on a certain level, to me that is the central Hollywood story.

Bruce Feiler

There's a reason the Exodus story has inspired so many Americans. It's a narrative of hope.

Brendon Burchard

Your ultimate life experience and legacy is being built moment by moment, day by day. Your story is being crafted by your every action, all leading somewhere, all leading to what one hopes will be a magnificent crescendo.

Brad Pitt

I got into [producing] to be part of stories that wouldn't necessarily be right for me as an actor.

Brad Pitt

Illiada by Homer is one of the great stories in literature. And I thought its themes really resonated today, whether that was my projection or Homer's intentions. It didn't seem like we had come very far.

Barry Hannah

My best stories come out of nowhere, with no concern for form at all.

Barry Hannah

My stories do have plot. They're not just scattered language; they're controlled, toward an end.

Barry Goldwater

Perserverance. . .that's been the story of my family.

Eckhart Tolle

Instead of making up stories, stay with the facts. For example, "I am ruined" is a story. It limits you and prevents you from taking effective action. "I have 50 cents left in my bank account" is a fact.

Elie Wiesel

I wanted to come back to Sighet to tell you the story of my death. So that you could prepare yourselves while there was still time. To live? I don't attach any importance to my life any more. I'm alone. No, I wanted to come back, and to warn you. And see how it is, no one will listen to me.

Bob Woodward

Lawyers didn't seriously get involved in the Watergate stories until quite late, when we realized we were on to something.

Billy Joel

There will be other words some other day; that is the story of my life.

Edith Wharton

The effect produced by a short story depends almost entirely on its form.

Ben Whishaw

Filmmakers tell stories to explore human nature, which is always a flawed thing.

Ben Whishaw

I love films. I love music. I love poetry and stories. All of that I feel I sort of get very excited and fed by.

Beatrix Potter

I have just made stories to please myself, because I never grew up.

Barry Bonds

I'm a very private person. My life story isn't for everybody.

Audre Lorde

What do we want from each other after we have told our stories