Girija Vaidyanathan Quotes & Sayings

Nicias, a famous general and Socrates' friend, warns the company: I don't think you know what it is like to get involved in a discussion with Socrates. Whatever the subject you begin with, he will continue to press the argument and he will not stop until until he has made you give a general account of yourself. You will have to account not only for your present mode of life, but also for everything you have done in the past. And even when he has made you do all of this, Socrates will not let you go until he has examined each question deeply and thoroughly. — Alexander Nehamas

A determinist perspective designed to ensure the people's docile acceptance of the circumstances of their existence: the king, the state, the land? — Simon

Virtue is not to be considered in the light of mere innocence, or abstaining from harm; but as the exertion of our faculties in doing good. — Joseph Butler

Finger pointing does not provide answers to grieving relatives — Bennie Thompson

I'm not patient, and some things drive me crazy. In my work, I get incredibly upset when people don't get it right or don't respect others' needs. — Colin Firth

Give not reins to your inflamed passions; take time and a little delay; impetuosity manages all things badly.
[Lat., Ne frena animo permitte calenti;
Da spatium, tenuemque moram; male cuncta ministrat
Impetus.] — Statius

Stoller is one of my favorite comedic directors - one of my favorite directors that I've worked with to date. — Christopher Mintz-Plasse

I'm still living in my post-war. — Osamu Tezuka