Zakkai Kauffman Rogoff Quotes & Sayings

One of the most obvious explanations is that the leaders undertake many actions that make it possible for them to pretend they are doing something effective to avoid a catastrophe: endless conferences, resolutions, disarmament talks, all give the impression that the problems are recognized and something is being done to resolve them. — Erich Fromm

Characterization requires a constant back-and-forth between the exterior events of the story and the inner life of the character. — David Corbett

Amnesia of both past failure and success is the best way forward. — Khang Kijarro Nguyen

There was nothing predictable in this life, and very little that was fair. — Sara Donati

Don't you know it's rude to stare?"
"I was not staring."
"You're looking at me like I'm your next meal. I believe I already wasted a glass of Pinot telling you to keep your hands to yourself, don't push me again. — Kerry Heavens

I like to get in my own world. When I'm getting ready for a meet, I always have headphones on, listening to rap music to get myself fired up — Michael Phelps

To tell the truth, fishermen remain always boys as far as their amusement goes. — Harold Russell

I'm a black man in America, so I'm going to be misunderstood. — Tracy Morgan

A healthy dose of guilt never hurt anybody. It's what civilization was built on, guilt. A highly underrated emotion. — Ann Dunham

My dad's family were political and he was always a theatrical creature, whereas my mum is really musical and her father was the touring pianist with Nat King Cole. My family was an explosive mixture of politics, religion and music - no wonder I turned out how I did. — Grace Jones

The spirit of International Geneva is not only a catchword. It stands for Switzerland's commitment to advance international cooperation and dialogue - and we make every effort to ensure that the dynamics of the Geneva spirit are real. — Didier Burkhalter