Joseph Heller
Novelist
"She was the epitome of stately sorrow each time she smiled."
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Epitome
19 quotes on this topic — from poets, philosophers, and thinkers across history.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Essayist, Philosopher, Poet
"London is the epitome of our times, and the Rome of to-day."
Elizabeth Taylor
Actress
"Clark Gable was the epitome of the movie star - so romantic, such bearing, such friendliness."
Swami Vivekananda
Spiritual Leader, Philosopher
"Man is the epitome of all things and all knowledge is in him."
Mackenzie Davis
Actress
"Actresses are required to perform the epitome of a certain type of femininity."
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"I loved writing Dumbledore and he is the epitome of goodness."
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