Peter Thiel Quotes
What is it about our society where anyone who does not have Asperger's gets talked out of their heterodox ideas?
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The best relationship is one that does not foster too much independence nor too much dependence, but exists in the healthy interdependence zone.
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I could not tell you the date of my mother's death. I could not tell you the date of my dad's death. These are not dates that I find significant.
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I did 'Lone Star Love' in 2007 with Randy Quaid, and that was supposed to come to Broadway at the Belasco and a marquee went up and everything... and it all fell apart, and that marquee came right down, and we got severance pay. And, it was very sad.
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I was in a really crummy pop-punk band. I think we did a whole bunch of Blink-182 covers, and we were on the fringe of losers and jocks. So we invited all the cool kids to come watch us play in our bass player's brother's bedroom. And it was terrible, but everyone thought we were so cool.
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I don't like to read reviews. Even the good ones you start to analyze: 'Oh, did I do that? I have to make sure I do that again.'
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Even with my wife, I find sharing soup is hard.
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It was a pleasure to meet President Obama and Michelle. I'm not a political person, but I admire what he has done.
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He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough.
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I started growing my audience in small clubs through word-of-mouth. I started making music that isn't necessarily commercially viable, and it's not necessarily marketable to my peers to a certain extent.
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I think in the lifetime of a tennis player there are many times where you feel that tremendous confidence.
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Believe in something larger than yourself... get involved in the big ideas of your time.
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I've always kind of had an interest in the drums but nothing else. The drums are the only thing I feel I would be good at, because I'm a very physical person. I've always played sports and stuff. Drums would give me something to do.
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I've always been taught that hard work doesn't fail.
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You can take of a man's money, but when it's all said and done, you've only taken his money.
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My influences change all the time; they have to remain current, because they're the things that capture your imagination and make you want to go into the studio.
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Anti-Semitism is extremely common.
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How can anybody hate nurses? Nobody hates nurses. The only time you hate a nurse is when they're giving you an enema.
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During the long process of history, by relying on our own diligence, courage and wisdom, Chinese people have opened up a good and beautiful home where all ethnic groups live in harmony and fostered an excellent culture that never fades.
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I've got friends who are literally working alone on indie games that have no prospect of profit or commercial success. I've got guys working on iPhone games.
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When I do good, I feel good. When I do bad, I feel bad. That's my religion.
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He wedded a wife of richest dower, Who lived for fashion, as he for power. Yet oft, in his marble hearth's bright glow, He watched a picture come and go: And sweet Maud Muller's hazel eyes Looked out in their innocent surprise.
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It's helpful to get feedback on your work, and I think you learn a lot from reading other people's work and giving them feedback.
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Silicon Valley today is populated mostly by people who would consider themselves winners of the traditional race. This causes the exclusion of the voices that are vital to a round, robust society. It's beyond gentrification.
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What is it about our society where anyone who does not have Asperger's gets talked out of their heterodox ideas?
