Formulaic Story Quotes & Sayings

Structure doesn't make a story formulaic. The writer does. — Peter Arpesella

more students of English in China than there are people in the United States. — Bill Bryson

When people treat you ill, blame your conduct,
or report anything to your disadvantage, enter into
the very soul of them ; examine their understandings,
and see of what nature they are. You will be fully
convinced that the opinion of such mortals is not
worth one troublesome thought. However, you must
be kind to them, for nature has made them your
relations. Besides, the gods give them all sort of
countenance, warn them by dreams and prophecy,
and help them to those things they have a mind. — Marcus Aurelius

Ideologically, I have a lot of problems with that, especially when people toss around that form of story as realism. What's called "realism" is actually highly formulaic. — Lucy Corin

I get to do interesting roles and make a living. — Aidan Quinn

A lot of young black people in America, and even in Africa and Brazil, would say that they are telling their story, but most of the films are like application forms with the formulaic ideas of Hollywood. — Haile Gerima

As you read the Word of God today, read it with expectancy and anticipation for the changes it will make in you. — David Jeremiah

My priest tells me i should not date a mormon but im just too in love with you that i'm willing to take risks — Ellen Hopkins

You can have data without information, but you cannot have information without data. — Daniel Keys Moran

Act NOW on those ideas! As they say, you snooze you lose. Or as I say, if you BEGIN you WIN. — Richie Norton

We receive all we venture to give. And one of the things I've learned over the years is that giving is everything, and taking is nothing. — Jon Anderson

Even if some days I feel like I'm ready to fall apart, I am ultimately happier than I've ever been. My family gives me more joy than I thought possible, and my career fulfills me tremendously. All in all, I feel like am in the exact place I am supposed to be in, doing exactly what I am supposed to be doing. — Ali Landry

Two of my favorite phrases to repeat to myself daily are 'Life is perfect' and 'I am grateful'. The more I do, the better I feel. Try it for yourself! — Hal Elrod