Ohlsson Talent Quotes & Sayings

The object of mathematics is the honor of the human spirit. — Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi

I have a hunch that our obsession with photography arises from an unspoken pessimism; it is our nature to believe the good things will not last ... But photos provide a false sense of security> like our flawed memory, they are guaranteed to fade ... We take photographs in order to remember, but it is in the nature of a photograph to forget (pg 157) — Michelle Richmond

Life is a glass of wine and having your feet washed - it's a biblical event, might I add. This is part of mankind's story. You are always looking for a moment to take a break. — Mick Fleetwood

The local Red Cross chapter volunteered to publish his book. It came out in a deluxe, gold-embossed, Japanese-paper edition to remind the reader of human artistry, which can be a refuge from evil and a source of new, platonic stirrings. One copy was reserved for His Imperial Majesty Nicholas II. (The Tsar fairly devoured mystical works, believing that hell could be avoided by a combination of education and deceit.)

"The Book of Kings and Fools," p. 136. — Danilo Kis

My dad had been an ardent amateur photographer, and he taught me to compose a photograph from the back to the front, and then populate the picture. — Sam Abell

We always feel threatened by things we don't know. But, there are definitely some weird things going on. — Aaron Eckhart

Most people need a reason to argue - you just need a place. — D.D. Barant

And the roaches. The roaches were so bold in his flat that turning on the lights did not startle them. They waved their three-inch antennas as if to say, Hey, puto, turn that shit off. — Junot Diaz

Anyone who has lived a full life has something fascinating to share with the world. — Auliq Ice

Love is the one eternal thing and takes away your foundational fear of death. This is very good stuff. — Richard Rohr

I think I have something tonight that's not quite correct for evening wear. Blue suede shoes. — Elvis Presley

I am noticing a big difference in the way the hospital workers are looking at me as I approach Jess's room.
The look of sincere sympathy that used to be on their faces when they made eye contact with me is gone.
It has been replaced by shear helplessness as they quickly walk past me with their heads tilted down and to the right.
I feel like Bud Fox walking into his office with the Securities and Exchange Commission awaiting him. — JohnA Passaro

The fear of failure takes the joy out of living. — Charles F. Glassman