Zuscha Quotes & Sayings

In his State of the Union speech in January 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt declared America's commitment to Four Freedoms in the struggle against Nazi totalitarianism. Among them was the freedom from fear. — Robert Dallek

The Hasidic rabbi, Zuscha, was asked on his deathbed what he thought the kingdom of God would be like. He replied, "I don't know. But one thing I do know. When I get there I am not going to be asked, 'Why weren't you Moses? Why weren't you David?' I am only going to be asked, 'Why weren't you Zuscha? Why weren't you fully you?'" — Alan Loy McGinnis

His observation was astute and correct: occasions on which he praised a performance were likely to be followed by a disappointing performance, and punishments were typically followed by an improvement. But the inference he had drawn about the efficacy of reward and punishment was completely off the mark. — Daniel Kahneman

If I had known how much I hate auditioning, I doubt I would have become an actress. — Jaime Murray

Modesty used to be considered a natural female attribute. No more. — Linda Chavez

When you said I was yours... I meant it — C.M. Stunich

Over time, the product we produce has been consistently successful here in America and around the world. Apparently, we are doing something right. — Michael Eisner

He just stares. He's so quiet.
That's the way we want him.
Still water runs deep.
Not with this one. The only thing that runs deep with him are the holes in his ears. — Charles Bukowski

If there's one thing I've learned in my life, it's that curiosity might kill cats, but it doesn't kill people. — Tracy Morgan

Many people believe that making themselves the key person in their lives is a bad thing. It's simply good common sense. After all, you're the only person who's with you 24/7 until you draw your last breath. — Lauren Mackler