Madame de Stael Quotes

Madame de Stael thought it was pride in mankind to endeavour to penetrate the secret of the universe; and speaking of the higher metaphysics she said: "I prefer the Lord's Prayer to it all."

Madame de Stael

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If we overregulate, over control, impose too many burdens and too much bureaucracy - or if we do it across the board, without taking into account the differences among businesses and their relative impact on society - that could make people risk-averse and dampen the entrepreneurial spirit.

Samuel J. Palmisano
- People
- Society
- Control
I kind of found a niche for myself after 'Firefly'. I found something that I enjoyed doing and that I did well, but as far as how I seek out a part, it's always different. It's always something that lights you on fire when you read it. It might be just one scene, it might be one line that defines the character for you.

Nathan Fillion
The thing about travelling is that you work hard and play hard, but you can do all those things without your parents knowing.

Aaron Johnson
- Work
- Parents
- Work Hard
Playing different characters in different films helps keep you excited about what you do. It always seems like a whole new adventure.

Abbie Cornish
- Different
- You
- Always
The problem is not simply that the Singularity represents the passing of humankind from center stage, but that it contradicts our most deeply held notions of being.

Vernor Vinge
- Problem
- Being
- Stage
One of the exciting things about reporting is going to places you've never been to before.

H. G. Bissinger
- You
- Going
- Places