FAMOUS QUOTES & SAYINGS

( ... ) gender bias influences how we view performance and typically raises our assessment of men while lowering our assessment of women. ... (Sheryl Sandberg)

My mother and father had a terrible marriage. They celebrated their wedding anniversary one year with their friends. Why did they celebrate? Maybe because they had lasted so many years ... (Marina Abramovic)

These questions are punctuated by other questions, as diverse as "Will I ever do time?" and "Did this girl have a trusting heart?" The smell of meat and blood clouds ... (Bret Easton Ellis)

I've always thought of myself as a realist. I can remember fighting with my professors about it in grad school. The world that I live in consists of 250 advertisements ... (David Foster Wallace)

When accepting the American Film Institute Life Achievement award: I beg permission to mention by name only four people who have given me the most affection, appreciation, and encouragement, and ... (Alfred Hitchcock)

Anyone who sets foot into the 'Watchmen' universe and isn't just a little nervous should be given a few days of electroshock therapy. I've always considered 'Watchmen' to be one ... (J. Michael Straczynski)

But the truth is, I want to be some woman's work boots, not her high heels." "Work boots?" What was sexy about that? And did women have work boots? "Yeah. ... (Erin McCarthy)

I know, baby," she said, "and it's okay to be scared, but remember what we talked about? Remember what Mommy said about what to do when something scares you?" "Name ... (J.M. Darhower)

I know a flower that grows in the valley, none knows it but I. It has purple leaves, and a star in its heart, and its juice is as white ... (Oscar Wilde)

Life and Jah are one in the same. Jah is the gift of existence. I am in some way eternal, I will never be duplicated. The singularity of every man ... (Bob Marley)

If you're a politician, you might want to learn the Buddhist way of negotiation. Restoring communication and bringing back reconciliation is clear and concrete in Buddhism. ... (Thich Nhat Hanh)

No, I'm not one (of those) people who votes for something then writes to the government to ask them to send us money. I did not request any stimulus money. ... (Paul Ryan)

After several interactions in which he questioned my authority and pretended not to hear me speaking, it was clear he was my type ... (Lena Dunham)

I am wounded," he answered, "wounded; it will never really heal. ... (J.R.R. Tolkien)

In the nineteenth century, cholera struck the most modern, prosperous cities in the world, killing rich and poor alike, from Paris and London to New York City and New Orleans. ... (Sonia Shah)

TV is providing such amazing possibilities - you have such lively characters, fantastic stories and ambiguous messages, and viewers feel very satisfied. ... (Fedor Bondarchuk)

My view is that the time has come for the international community to act on Zimbabwe in the way that it did in Bosnia - I do not think that ... (Raila Odinga)

I saw something in you that I couldn't live without. I chose you, inside of me, and you chose me. It's not one sided, it only works when both people ... (Shelly Crane)

And if we dare to look into those eyes, then we shall feel their suffering in our hearts. More and more people have seen that appeal and felt it in ... (Jane Goodall)

A successful artist is inspired by his muse, and his muse is inspired by the payment of a commission. ... (Robert Breault)

One can always sell something by offering the lowest price. But this does not create loyalty to your brand. Never did and never will. It only creates "loyalty" to that ... (David Brier)

Raking over the past and sifting its dust is an occupation for the idle or the elderly retired. ... (Armand Hammer)

I think Barcelona and the Spanish national team have been good for soccer because there are a lot of teams that come up playing from the back: with the goalie, ... (Xavi)

But then one day, while lifting out an electric corn popper from under the sink, Arctor had hit his head on the corner of a kitchen cabinet directly above him. ... (Philip K. Dick)

I think we've become a TV culture where we forget the live performer in front of us can see us. I think there is a self-centeredness that happens. There's nothing ... (Laura Benanti)

When Chris talks, he has a very clear and authoritative manner - but don't let yourself be lulled into a feeling of complete confidence that he's right. Yes, he used ... (Chris Hadfield)

And what are you doing here, Nicholas? Decided to watch me sleep?" "Yes," said Nick, and bowed is head over his sword again. He had tissues, oil, and sandpaper laid ... (Sarah Rees Brennan)

To those at the great house it means nothing, this handful of earth, but to me it means how much!" (Buck, 57) ... (Pearl S. Buck)

The trade deficit is the capital surplus and don't ever think of having a capital surplus as being a bad thing for our country. ... (Arthur Laffer)

When you change the way you look at a thing, the thing itself changes ... By mastering feelings, she had come to understand the meaning of discipline and its reward: ... (May Sarton)