Bethany McLean Quotes
Quotes to Explore
-
Marriage is like paying an endless visit in your worst clothes.
-
If even in science there is no a way of judging a theory but by assessing the number, faith and vocal energy of its supporters, then this must be even more so in the social sciences: truth lies in power.
-
The reason I did the book about holidays is that you're a different person on holiday. You're sleeping somewhere unfamiliar, knocking about with people you've never met and for 10 days you're someone else. You're out of your comfortable zone.
-
Orchestra had a little brass ensemble on two tracks as well, but the rest was me. I knew I couldn't continue in this direction, even if people liked it, because I can only duplicate myself.
-
To make money, I did portraits . The truth is so bizarre! I'm kind of embarrassed. I was like a 19th-century pirate painter. I'd say, 'Your mom would love a painting of you!' A salesman! I'd hawk paintings.
-
I don't remember scenes. I'm like, 'Really, we shot that?'
-
Humility is the gateway into the grace and the favor of God.
-
Whatever we do from government, we need to do what's best for America. If we do that, that's bringing power back to the people.
-
I have been a Republican, and I've worked in Republican circles for so long, and I know that there are really smart, good policy ideas that are grounded in conservative ideology that could be persuasive for women, especially in an election where no one was really excited about either candidate.
-
You've got to understand, people are motivated by fun. And they should be.
-
On what can we now place our hopes of solving the many riddles which still exist as to the origin and composition of cosmic rays? It must be emphasized here above all that to attain really decisive progress greater funds must be made available.
-
Brooklyn's good. Brooklyn's funky. Brooklyn's happening.
-
I like to laugh and make people have fun.
-
We need to rekindle those values, those strengths as a nation and as a people... And we must do so as one people with one goal.
-
Tell him he can have my title, but I want it back in the morning.
-
The Mavericks and I have mutually agreed that it's in the best interest of both parties for me to step away from the team.
-
Life isn't fair, and it isn't government's job to make life fair. But if you're not willing to give up on yourself, then we shouldn't give up on you, either.
-
People should recognize who you are and how you can act rather then how famous you are.
-
I don't have an interest in any car that isn't good for the environment, other than maybe an aesthetic quality in a picture book.
-
When you're a kid, you might be picked on for your differences. When you're an adult, employers, colleges, friends - people look for differences when you're adult, and that's what makes you shine and stand out.
-
What will it take for you to believe in me, the way that I believe in you?
-
Mark Udall wants to run a social issues campaign. He definitely wants to run as the social issues candidate.
-
No city embraced privatization more eagerly than Chicago, where I live.
