Historical Romance

Historical Romance with an Inspirational Touch

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Television Quotes

When I take time to sit and watch previously recorded shows with my husband it is to let my mind go and simply be entertained. Rarely does dialogue or one specific quote stick with me. However, in an episode of Warehouse 13, Breakdown, aired 9/8/09 on SYFI, one piece of dialogue stuck with me.

John Adams was a farmer. Abraham Lincoln was a small town lawyer. Plato, Socrates were teachers. Jesus was a carpenter. To equate judgment and wisdom with occupation is at best, insulting.

Have you ever been surprised by something someone says, or learn something from an unexpected source? What of your writing? What is it that you hope the reader will take from it and is there something in the story that the reader my find surprising or profound?

11 comments:

  1. Interesting questions...I hope from my blog that my readers will find a desire to find out about their family histories and preserve them some how.

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  2. Oh, I like that quote. I do hope that my readers take home some teachables from my books. Like Live Life, Don't Judge, Be open to the impossible. Thoughts like that.

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  3. Truth. I hope they take away truth.

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  4. Sounds like this touched quite a few people. Very neat quote.

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  5. Good quote and good truth! Hey, my hubbie loves the scifi, too. I'm writing the Nano, and have found that my characters surprise me with what they do, sometimes. Isn't that crazy?

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  6. I certainly hope my readers will find something surprising. That's my goal.

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  7. I love that quote. I am surprised they mentioned Jesus. Cool.

    I hope my readers will come away from my writing with a deeper awareness of God's grace.

    Thanks for asking!
    Jen
    Audience of ONE

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  8. I hope I convey a sense of optimism from my work. Since I write historical romance I want them to be transported to another time. I want them to laugh and feel happy they took the time to read my story. Its a big ask but thats what I hope for.

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  9. That is a great quote. I try to write characters like that ... "average" people with above average passion and skill. I also try to be like that. I think passion, and living for a cause worth dying for is what set those people apart.

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  10. Oh yes. I'm constantly surprised by the things people say. Isn't that delightful? I love the quote.

    Have a wonderful weekend!

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