Christopher Lasch Quotes
A society that has made 'nostalgia' a marketable commodity on the cultural exchange quickly repudiates the suggestion that life in the past was in any important way better than life today.
Quotes to Explore
-
I've traveled all the way around the world; I've been to over 95 countries, so I love ethnic food, different types of cuisine.
-
If the 2016 election is any indication, every four years, millions more Americans will continue backing away from their own parties to choose a third party instead.
-
In terms of Hurricane Sandy, I really do see some hopeful grassroots responses, particularly in the Rockaways, where people were very organized right from the beginning, where Occupy Sandy was very strong, where new networks emerged.
-
Don't be afraid to fall flat on your face.
-
If you look at the very best presidents, the most effective presidents, they were always decent salespeople. Ronald Reagan was an extremely effective salesman, very tuned to the people he was selling to, very clear in what he was selling, very resilient and buoyant.
-
It is indeed hard for the strong to be just to the weak, but acting justly always has its rewards.
-
There will never be talking pictures.
-
Contrary to popular belief, I'm not always trying to stand out.
-
People can be inspired the way I've been inspired by music.
-
Teaching is a good distraction, and I am in contact with young people, which is very gratifying.
-
I sort of mind living in a time when most of the literature is terribly personal. I suppose it's because I grew up on a love of history, philosophy, science and religion, but not to think too much about yourself.
-
I'm not sure if it's good to have freedom or not. I'm really confused now.
-
My home has to feel airy and bright with natural light. I don't switch on lamps until it is literally black outside.
-
One of the satisfactions of a genius is his will-power and obstinacy.
-
The daily calendar seemed, to me, like a kind of cartoon black hole, and you didn't have to be a rocket scientist to know that that couldn't be sustained indefinitely. That's why I pulled the plug on that one after the '02 edition. Kind of a preemptive strike.
-
I never worry about diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number you get in a diamond.
-
Good men must not obey the laws too well.
-
I'm not sought after. I never get enough work. It's the history of my career. There just isn't anything to turn down, let me put it that way.
-
Homer is new this morning, and perhaps nothing is as old as today's newspaper.
-
Musicians used to be way more instrumental just in providing a soundtrack to what's going on in the world. And it's also important to state what we think. There's like this fear for their career, if they have anything intelligent to say about politics. And that's really messed up.
-
You be the lines, I’ll be the color. Just like the day and night need each other. Life ain’t as great without the other. You be the lines, I’ll be the color.
-
My first performance was in second grade with my friend Rodney Fisher, and we worked up versions of 'Long Tall Texan' and 'I Want to Hold Your Hand.' It gave me a little early confidence that I could actually do this music thing.
-
Music is everywhere, and it's an amazing and creative way for people to express themselves, so I love it.
-
A society that has made 'nostalgia' a marketable commodity on the cultural exchange quickly repudiates the suggestion that life in the past was in any important way better than life today.
