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The very fact of snow is such an amazement.

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Roger Ebert
Age: 70 †
Born: 1942
Born: June 18
Died: 2013
Died: April 4
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Roger Joseph Ebert
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What I believe is that all clear-minded people should remain two things throughout their lifetimes: Curious and teachable.
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I was born inside the movie of my life. The visuals were before me, the audio surrounded me, the plot unfolded inevitably but not necessarily. I don't remember how I got into the movie, but it continues to entertain me.
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In Hollywood, 'under development' means 'all I have is the title.'
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I do not fear death. I know it is coming, and I do not fear it, because I believe there is nothing on the other side of death to fear.
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I am grateful for the gifts of intelligence, love, wonder and laughter. You can't say it wasn't interesting.
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It is human nature to look away from illness. We don't enjoy a reminder of our own fragile mortality. That's why writing on the Internet has become a lifesaver for me. My ability to think and write have not been affected. And on the Web, my real voice finds expression.
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An honest bookstore would post the following sign above its 'self-help' section: 'For true self-help, please visit our philosophy, literature, history and science sections, find yourself a good book, read it, and think about it.
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If you can act as if something is true, in a sense that makes it true.
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Praise without merit is more harmful than unearned criticism.
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If you plan to miss this movie, better miss it quickly I doubt if it'll be around to miss for long.
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