Yourofskys Quotes & Sayings

I am convinced that human nature is basically affectionate and good. If our behavior follows our kind and loving nature, immense benefits will result, not only for ourselves, but also for the society to which we belong. I generally refer to this sort of love and affection as a universal religion. Everyone needs it, believers as much as non-believers. This attitude constitutes the very basis of morality. — Dalai Lama

What's the difference between you and God? God never thinks he's you. — Anne Lamott

I think, The world is actually huge. That's the part no one can really explain. — Jennifer Egan

I'm not a fan of 3D. But I am a huge fan of digital imagery. Because it allows a filmmaker much more latitude to appreciate their own visions and dreams. — William Friedkin

All other knowledge is hurtful to him who has not honesty and good-nature — Michel De Montaigne

I need to be thinking about a few things at once. I think it actually helps because you're cross-fertilizing yourself. — Saul Griffith

When I think back on all the crap I learned in high school, it's a wonder I can think at all — Paul Simon

As far as I know, Gwyneth Paltrow has not compared herself to me today, so I've decided that I will not compare myself to her. — Wendy Shanker

We're all weird. — John O'Callaghan

You can tell a true war story by the questions you ask. Somebody tells a story, let's say, and afterward you ask, 'Is it true?' and if the answer matters, you've got your answer ... Absolute occurrence is irrelevant. A thing may happen and be a total lie; another thing may not happen and be truer than the truth. — Tim O'Brien

I have no nerves at all about singing or playing stuff ... and if I can have a cup of tea nearby, then I'm very much at home. — Jamie Lawson