David Christian Quotes
I believe human beings mark a threshold in the development of the planet, of course, but it is only part of the picture. What Big History can do is show us the nature of our complexity and fragility and the dangers that face us, but it can also show us our power, with collective learning.
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I have nothing but love in my heart and everything I say is just an instrument for laughs.
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Humans don't 'need' math-based cryptocurrencies when dealing with other humans. We walk slowly, talk slowly, and buy big things. Credit cards, cash, wires, checks - the world seems fine.
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It is part of my responsibility as a bridge builder to speak the truth about what's great about America, what we've done right, and what our less glorious moments. And many people feel that the Iraq adventure, for example, has been one of our less glorious moments.
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It's a cliche, but there really is no handbook about the celebrity thing; you have to figure it out as you go along.
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I was very good in all the maths and sciences.
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I was a bit odd. I read books and wanted to draw and go to art school.
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I'm a bit of a fashion magpie.
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I do think one should have clean feet.
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I went to an all-girls Catholic high school. The three things that they focused on were reading, writing, and arithmetic. My goodness, this is a novel idea in this modern society. I was really good at all three of these things. I was particularly good at math.
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Living in New York City is one constant, ongoing literary pilgrimage. For 20 years, I lived among the ghosts of great writers and walked where they had walked.
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Thou shalt not give birth reluctantly.
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'Baahubali's success augurs well for the Telugu film industry as a whole. It has opened up new markets.
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When you seek advice, do not withhold any facts from the person whose advice you seek.
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I absolutely have not spoken to Marvel. It doesn't mean that my team hasn't spoken to Marvel.
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Panama is a country that's been dealing with issues of identity since its very birth. It was born on Wall Street. It was born out of engineering construction. It was the canal. Because of the canal, the country was born, so the country has been divided into pro-canal and against-canal people for so long.
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What I have done in my nine year career was just a glimpse of what I can do.
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You can tell whether a man is clever by his answers. You can tell whether a man is wise by his questions.
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Love is a great emotion, but I believe it's not just about romance; it could be love for nature, people, for relationships.
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I immediately understood the general air of humiliation that comes with trying to do something as ridiculous as be an actor in Hollywood. It's just kind of an embarrassing endeavor.
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Sometimes living in a room that's badly designed isn't the worst thing in the world. Trust me - this is a fact! Living in a room that has no design whatsoever is even worse. I've learned this from my many clients over the years that have moved into new houses and just can't figure out where to begin.
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Whoever is able to write a book and does not, it is as if he has lost a child
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All men are almost led to believe not of proof, but by attraction. This way is base, ignoble, and irrelevant; every one therefore disavows it. Each one professes to believe and even to love nothing but what he knows to be worthy of belief and love.
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I want people to know about all the kinds of music that I write. Some believe I just write film scores, which is not true.
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I believe human beings mark a threshold in the development of the planet, of course, but it is only part of the picture. What Big History can do is show us the nature of our complexity and fragility and the dangers that face us, but it can also show us our power, with collective learning.
