Hafen Elementary Quotes & Sayings

None of this excuses anyone from mastering the basic ideas and terminology of economics. The intelligent layman must expect also to encounter good economists who are difficult writers even though some of the best have been very good writers. He should know, moreover, that at least for a few great men ambiguity of expression has been a positive asset. But with these exceptions he may safely conclude that what is wholly mysterious in economics is not likely to be important. — John Kenneth Galbraith

I come alive when there is a chance to learn or do something different. — Dash Mihok

I think it does, a little, hurt to be photographed. — Diane Arbus

Next week we'll be investigating rumours that the president of the dairy council has become a Mason, and goes around giving his colleagues the 'secret milkshake.' — Ronnie Barker

Crockery has been withdrawn from American culture below a certain level. — Don Watson

America is an outlier in the world of democracies when it comes to the structure and conduct of elections. — Thomas E. Mann

Natural inclinations are assisted and reinforced by education, but they are hardly ever altered or overcome. — Michel De Montaigne

Appearance versus reality? Appearance is reality, God damn it! — Edward Abbey

For me, there is no hope without faith. Faith is a higher good. Faith in our divinity. — Alyssa Milano

Our teacher's [Ms. Whitlock] talking. Rambling how she'll give a hundred extra credit points to anyone who can solve the puzzle by the end of class. She's saying other things, too. — Katie McGarry

There is nothing more deceitful ... than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes and indirect boast. — Jane Austen

I love when people become obsessed with 'Downton.' — Jessica Brown Findlay

Am I a fool to hope for kindness/support from someone u have given nothing but that to? — Joanna Garcia

The World Bank has not invariably been my favorite organization. The power to do good goes almost always with the possibility to do the opposite, and as a professional economist, I have had occasions in the past to wonder whther the Bank could not have done very much better. — Amartya Sen