I have so much to do that I shall spend the first three hours in prayer.

Martin Luther
About This Quote

This phrase is a popular way to begin one’s day. It first appeared in the first edition of the Book of Common Prayer and was included by Shakespeare in "The Merchant of Venice." It was also quoted by President Abraham Lincoln as he prepared for the Battle of Gettysburg. It is often used as a way to encourage people to prepare for battle or other tasks that might seem overwhelming.

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  1. There is no pleasure that I haven't made myself sick on.
  2. I think part of why I have so many books around me and why I read every day is because I mythologize the writer. I don’t do that with any other artists.
  3. Books … they’re kind of a compulsion for me. To find a great bookstore is a great thing.
  4. Sometimes being an actor is like being some kind of detective where you're on the search for a secret that will unlock the character.
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