Cercana Quotes & Sayings

My desire to write is connected with my homosexuality. I need the identity as a weapon, to match the weapon that society has against me. It doesn't justify my homosexuality. But it would give me - I feel - a license. — Susan Sontag

It seems that if you put people on paper and move them through time, you cannot help but talk about ethics, because the ethical realm exists nowhere if not here: in the consequences of human actions as they unfold in time, and the multiple interpretive possibility of those actions. — Zadie Smith

Two must-haves for me are a great book and my iPod. — Kelly Clarkson

Our vision will become clear only when you can look into your heart. who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside awakens — Robin S. Sharma

[N]othing is so pleasing to perplexed unhappy people as the denunciation of others, — H.G.Wells

I rebuke societies that impart to their flowers their cold and rigid demeanour. Flowers should not stand with the stiffness of a soldier on parade but must carry themselves with the relaxedness of a dancer, their arms outstretched above a shaggy mane. Life reveals few sights as distressing as the look of flowers standing mournfully at attention unstirred by the kisses of a million bees. This infection of uncomely reserve is the handiwork of sombre gardeners bred in sombre societies who will not consider their work done till their flowers exude in aspect that stiffness they esteem. They forget that God intended that we mingle with flowers and not merely admire them from afar. But there is a look in a fastidiously manicured garden that makes me keep my distance, a look that draws my eyes but scorns my touch, and that is why I condemn them. — Agona Apell

Any successful hospitality operation - be it a hotel or restaurant, chain or independent, low-cost provider or luxury establishment - requires an effectively performing individual operation. You have to attract the right customers, have the service product, set the right price for your product, and provide the right level of service - all the while managing your employees the right way to achieve your goals. This requires a combination of knowledge from a variety of disciplines, and thus this section includes contributions from our faculty in human resources, management, marketing, operations, and strategy. — Michael C. Sturman

There is no comfort in change But also no learning in the Steady drone of peace. There will be no greater sorrow Than watching you go - Except for watching you grow old And tired here - Clarity awaits Elsewhere — S.D. Perry

Basically, I reduced my needs. — Robin S. Sharma

Good manners are a sign of strength. — Dick Francis

I smile. I smile all the time, but you're just not around to see it these days. — Sarra Manning

You see other actresses who are like, 'Oh, I can't really eat much lunch today because I've got that scene in my underwear' ... I'm a little bit chill. But you know, what you do need is stamina. — Rebel Wilson

There was tremendous animus to President [Barack] Obama. Many of people said he was un-American, not a Christian and worse. — Mara Liasson