Dakides Quotes & Sayings

Creativity is no excuse for obnoxious behavior — Elizabeth Chandler

You can't be ever embarrassed about hustling. — Jason Calacanis

Barbarity, caprice; these qualities, however nominally disguised, we may universally observe from the ruling character of the deity in all regular religions. — David Hume

If we are going to compete in this world we're in today, there is no possible way we can do it with lowering expectations and dumbing down everything. Children are going to suffer, and families' hearts are going to be broken that their kids won't be able to get a job in the 21st Century. — Jeb Bush

The rhythm of the water, the sunset over the horizon, and the freedom of the ocean reminds me of how simply beautiful life can be. When you move too fast you can miss the things that mean the most. My love for th ocean reminds me of my love for the snow, and my love for life. So enjoy all that life has to offer. — Tara Dakides

The great constitutional corrective in the hands of the people against usurpation of power, or corruption by their agents is the right of suffrage; and this when used with calmness and deliberation will prove strong enough. — Andrew Jackson

To try to explain something as "I love it" and "It's fun" would be like describing the sunset over the middle of the ocean as "bright and pretty." It's just not that simple. — Tara Dakides

I think ethnic and regional labels are insulting to writers and really put restrictions on them. People don't think your work is quite as universal. — James Welch

Octavia Butler, of course, is brilliant and disturbing. — Sarah Zettel

I mean this record does not sound like somebody's maiden voyage. — George Duke

A good tattoo always has a story that runs deeper than the skin, and Inked tells that story. — Tara Dakides

We all want to be guilty, because guilt is power. — Alison Lurie