H. L. Mencken Quotes
The essence of science is that it is always willing to abandon a given idea for a better one; the essence of theology is that it holds its truths to be eternal and immutable.
Quotes to Explore
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Now that our kids are getting older, they need their space. We dug out the basement so they will have a place to go crazy in the wintertime. My son is already talking about how he's going to make a skateboard ramp. It's just a mosh pit down there, so they can do whatever they want. We're not even going to finish it.
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The first book I sat down to write was an historical romance. It was really bad and thankfully no one ever saw it.
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Parenting is an impossible job at any age.
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There is very strong historical data that suggests the way societies grow is by making large, long-term investments.
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You don't go into politics unless you want to win.
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Once I actually get in the studio and I start working, I'm fine, but it's just getting there and these hours of torment with myself and self doubt, thinking 'I'm useless' and 'Who am I, conning myself into thinking I can do it again.'
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When we were children, we used to think that when we were grown-up we would no longer be vulnerable. But to grow up is to accept vulnerability... To be alive is to be vulnerable.
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Everything must be recaptured and relocated in the general framework of history, so that despite the difficulties, the fundamental paradoxes and contradictions, we may respect the unity of history which is also the unity of life.
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I really appreciate people like Rosie coming out and saying I've inspired them.
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If I have a 100 percent batting average, you should fire me, because it means we haven't tried anything really noble.
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I think it just came to a point where I made a decision to do better with my life and health. And that is only by God's grace because there are no guarantees.
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I sometimes look around that studio in the middle of commercials and think, 'Really?'
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Rupert Murdoch is the most dangerous man in the world.
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Education was something my parents always put a lot of emphasis on. It was naturally in me, and my sister is equally driven. She is a paediatric endocrinologist.
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For me, one of the privileges of being a writer is to poke your nose around and learn about worlds you don't know.
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Nothing says, 'I pay attention to detail!' like footwear flattery from a boy.
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Sometimes I can be misunderstood. I'm really competitive.
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It is amazing that the wisdom of the chattering class to the Republicans is always, always, always 'Surrender your principles and agree with the Democrats.' That's been true for my entire lifetime.
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I like to be involved with the scriptwriter early on, helping shape the story, and working out how the story can be told directorially.
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The people who hear what I'm saying when I haven't said a word... they are the ones I call friends.
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We know that to compete for the jobs of the 21st century and thrive in a global economy, we need a growing, skilled and educated workforce, particularly in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math. Americans with bachelor's degrees have half the unemployment rate of those with a high school degree.
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I love talking with elderly people.
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The essence of science is that it is always willing to abandon a given idea for a better one; the essence of theology is that it holds its truths to be eternal and immutable.
