133 result(s) for Garrison Keillor Quotes.
"Be well, do good work, and keep in touch."
"A writer is someone who pays attention to the world."
"I’m not really good at anything but writing and being a storyteller."
"The best of a book is not the thought which it conveys, but the thought of which it is an occasion."
"Life is an adventure, and it can be a whole lot of fun, but it can also be a lot of work."
"The past is a great place and I don’t want to erase it or to regret it, but I don’t want to be its prisoner either."
"The great thing about being a writer is that you get to spend a lot of time in your own head."
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"It's a good idea to give your writing a chance to breathe."
"I look at my life as an artist, and I don't think I would have gotten to this point without some level of spiritual guidance."
"When you are young, you assume everyone is as cool as you are. You’re very dumb when you’re young."
"Nothing is more fun than watching someone you love do something they’re passionate about."
"In the end, you just want to do something worthwhile in your life."
"We’re all just trying to find our way to happiness."
"The thing about being a writer is that you learn to listen."
"All stories are about conflict. It’s how we resolve our conflicts that defines us."
"A certain amount of time must pass before we can look back and take in the whole story."
"I like to encourage people to find their own way, to go through that mess of life and turn it into something meaningful."
"The sense of humor in a story is deeply important to its emotional impact."
"I tend to view life like a good potluck dinner. Everyone brings something, and you’re supposed to try it all."
"We need stories to make sense of our lives."
"You have to have dreams; you have to have ideals."
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"We are not so different, you and I; we’re both just looking for kindness."
"Each day is a little life: every waking and rising, a little birth, every fresh beginning, a little youth, every going to rest and sleep, a little death."
"People listen to music because it takes them places they can’t get to on their own."
"Being good to others is partly being good to yourself."
"Finding the right words can sometimes be like finding a diamond in the rough."
"Music is the shorthand of emotion."
"I have been fortunate enough to have been given the gift of a story, and the chance to tell it."
"The great thing about nostalgia is that it’s the only way to truly connect with your past."
"We don’t live in a world of reality; we live in a world of perceptions."
"It's a good thing to be a little bit afraid of the world. It keeps you curious."
"The only thing I know is that there’s always something new to discover."
"Life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever."
"All of life is a story; the difficulty is in getting not just the facts but the right groove."
"You don’t have to be a genius to be a great storyteller; you just have to be willing to listen."
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"Some people have a way of making you feel at home, even if you’re in a foreign place."
"A beautiful thing about music is that it connects people."
"The life of a writer is a life of exploration, not just of words, but of honesty."
"You can’t have a good story without some hardship; that’s just how life works."
"Hope is a gift that you carry in your heart, and it can carry you through the darkest of days."
"We all need to be reminded that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves."
"The magic of a small town is not just in its serenity, but in the stories shared between people."
"Life is a series of events; we mainly get it right when we weave them into a narrative."
"Community is an extraordinary gift; it offers connection and understanding that enrichment can't provide."
"Laughter is one of the best ways to stay connected with others."
"There's a sense of wonder in simplicity and a wisdom born from experience."
"The heart has its own reasons that reason knows not."
"We should spend more time talking to the people we love; they are the authors of our lives."
"Every story has a place where the heart meets the mind; finding that place is our task."
"There is something about the past that is comforting, like a well-worn blanket."
"Sometimes the simplest things take up the most room in your heart."
"Good communication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleep after."
"Stories don’t just entertain; they enlighten, challenge, and inspire."
"The thing about meditation is: You become more and more you."
"There's a reason why I never got into the pastry business. It's because I can't get it right. Truth is, I can mess up cookies."
"Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it."
"A man can be happy with any woman as long as he does not love her."
"You don't have to be a scholar to improve your mind. You just have to make an effort."
"We are in the world to convince ourselves that we are not alone."
"In the old days, we had a lot of this technology too; it was called 'the word of mouth'."
"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man."
"All the world is a stage, and the people in it are the cast."
"I have long been a fan of anybody who can find a way to make a living talking into a microphone."
"The world is full of poetry, and poets are everywhere. You just have to know where to look."
"You have to keep your head up and keep your chin down."
"The only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about."
"I think of my life as a series of 'what ifs' that make up a 'what is'."
"We are all joined together here, the whole crowd, and we are the shoulder to cry on."
"One of the most wonderful things about being a storyteller is that there are stories to be told considering every topic under the sun."
"I have a rule: If you do not have a good story to tell, do not tell it."
"To me, the most appealing aspect of summer is the chance to go off the grid, to unplug for a while."
"There is no greater joy than to be part of a community where people care about one another."
"The best way to combat boredom is to allow your imagination to roam."
"Life is a series of drops in the bucket, and some of them are joyful, and some are painful."
"The important things in life are not what you own but the relationships you build."
"It's a mystery why I chose this as my vocation, but I am glad I did."
"It’s good to be sensitive to the human condition, and that’s what I try to write about."
"There’s nothing as lovely as storytelling when it is done well."
"We all should pursue our passions, it's what makes life interesting."
"Humor can be a form of comfort, and it can open doors."
"I don’t know what you’re going to do, but here’s what I’d do: I’d get a little bit of that guy's heart and try to make sure it doesn’t fit into any box."
"Life is just one damned thing after another."
"There’s a lot of stuff in your life that doesn’t matter and will eventually get swept away. Select your priorities carefully."
"The writer has to be careful not to let texts get out of control and turn into mere anecdotes."
"I think we’re all just trying to find out what we really want, and I think that’s the source of creativity."
"We come from a long line of story tellers, and I think it’s up to us to carry that on."
"It’s never too late to be what you might have been."
"Every writer is a writer of a certain time, a certain place. And that’s what makes their work distinct."
"I think we all need to find our own story, to discover where we fit in the world."
"Everyone has their story, and if you sit down and have a cup of coffee with someone, they’re likely to share theirs."
"The joy of being a writer is that you never know where your mind will take you."
"A good story is a story that you can take to the grave."
"I have an affection for stories that explore the small intricacies of life."
"The heart of a writer is a very tender place."
"I like to feel that my work has a place in the tapestry of literature."
"We’re all just a little bit broken, and that’s what connects us."
"I believe humor can help clarify our thoughts."
"Zen and the art of writing really is about being comfortable with not knowing."
"There’s a thin line between a simple story and a deep one."
"We have a tendency to overthink things when life is really just about living."
"Curiosity is the mother of artistic activity."
"Art is born of our understanding of life, it’s an exploration of our humanity."
"It is important to listen to the stories people tell."
"There’s beauty in simplicity, and that’s often where the best stories come from."
"Writing is a way of making sense of our lives and experiences."
"I believe that storytelling is vital to our human experience."
"The stories we tell are the things that make us who we are."
"Some day, I will find the right words, and they all will be simple."
"It’s a hard time to be a king, and you can’t make a real living out of it."
"A good story is a good story, and there’s no question of where it came from."
"I’ve been fortunate to come from a long line of stubborn people."
"The world is full of people who want to be funny."
"We’re all in this together, and that’s not a bad thing."
"The arts are important for kids, and it's good for them to get exposure to all sorts of things."
"When you listen to a story, you’re absorbed in it."
"The good thing is that when you tell a story, you are creating a bridge."
"Life is not a laugh track."
"Nothing is more fun than writing."
"A writer is someone who can look at an empty page and know that it’s going to be full one day."
"All great work starts with a good sharp pencil."
"In a funny way, absurdity is the essence of life."
"You must be careful in your choice of stories; don’t let yourself fall into the trap of doubt."
"The secret of happiness is to find a good story and stay with it."
"You have a choice: you can be part of the problem, or you can be part of the solution."
"I take comfort in the fact that there are larger things at play."
"The challenge of writing is to write something that feels simple and looks effortless."
"Coffee is a great beverage, and it’s important for writers."
"Your mistakes are your own, and that is why they are beautiful."
"Being a storyteller means you are part of a long human tradition."
"The writer’s toolkit is filled with memories and voices."
"When you hear someone laugh, it changes your perspective."
"The goal is not to be a successful writer, but to write a good story."
"Words have a power of their own, and they can bring walls down."
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