Quanterus Quotes & Sayings

He was a degenerate gambler. That is, a man who gambled simply to gamble and must lose. As a hero who goes to war must die. Show me a gambler and I'll show you a loser, show me a hero and I'll show you a corpse. — Mario Puzo

As he chooses, he is. — Robert McKee

A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests. Mankind, it seems, makes a poorer performance of government than of almost any other human activity. In this sphere, wisdom, which may be defined as the exercise of judgment acting on experience, common sense and available information, is less operative and more frustrated than it should be. Why do holders of high office so often act contrary to the way reason points and enlightened self-interest suggests? Why does intelligent mental process seem so often not to function? — Barbara W. Tuchman

Oh yeah, I heard you got born again.' she said. 'Which you needed since they fucked up the first time. — John Sandford

How can I throw my life away in the least unhappy way? — Stewart Brand

Boys and girls are undeniably different biologically, but socialization exaggerates the differences. — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Is there intellectual life in America? At present, the answer is no. — Camille Paglia