Biographies are but the clothes and buttons of the man. The biography of the man himself cannot be written. Mark Twain
I think biography can be more personal than fiction, and certainly can be more expressive. Peter Ackroyd
I wanted to be a poet when I was 20; I had no interest in fiction or biography and precious little interest in history, but those three elements in my life have become the most important. Peter Ackroyd
The vine bears three kinds of grapes: the first of pleasure, the second of intoxication, the third of disgust. Diogenes Three, Second, Pleasure Share with your Friends Share Everyone likes a good quote - don't forget to share. Biography Nationality: Greek Type: Philosopher Born: 412 BC Died: 323 BC Links Find on Amazon: Diogenes Cite this Page: Citation Popular Topics Love Quotes Life Quotes Friendship Quotes Motivational Quotes Inspirational Quotes Success Quotes Funny Quotes Wisdom Quotes More topics Grid List Prev 1 2 Next Diogenes
When I was 8 years old, I made my own encyclopedia of American biography - Johnny Appleseed, Jim Bowie, Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone, Charles Lindbergh, my pantheon of favorite heroes. Then I would write my own things and sew them together and try to make my own book. Douglas Brinkley