Thomas Sowell Quotes
One of the painfully sobering realizations that come from reading history is the utter incompetence that is possible among leaders of whole nations and empires - and the blind faith that such leaders can nevertheless inspire among the people who are enthralled by their words or their posturing.Thomas Sowell
Quotes to Explore
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I certainly keep my eye on Washington all the time because often life is stranger than fiction.
Beau Willimon -
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.
Madeleine L'Engle -
I do try very hard to develop themes that are easily understood and that, hopefully, will paint vivid images of the legal principles and implications of the ruling that will stick in the Justices' heads and will help influence how they think about the case.
Patricia Millett -
Time is the devourer of all things.
Ovid -
Street protests in Saudi Arabia might warm our hearts, but they could easily lead to $250 a barrel oil and a global recession.
Fareed Zakaria -
Things happen for a reason. I'm happy, but not I'm not satisfied with the things I'm doing.
Pablo Sandoval
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A great many people now reading and writing would be better employed keeping rabbits.
Edith Sitwell -
I never thought of myself as a performer or songwriter or singer.
Sam Hunt -
A good businessman never makes a contract unless he's sure he can carry it through, yet every fool on earth is perfectly willing to sign a marriage contract without considering whether he can live up to it or not.
Dalton Trumbo -
Great teams argue. Not in a mean-spirited or personal way, but they disagree when important decisions are made.
Patrick Lencioni -
I love unsalted almonds, especially if I'm about to do a photo shoot or compete. There's no mess, and they're so easy to pack in a little Ziploc bag to take with you. It's my number one go-to snack!
Olivia Culpo -
I think all of us feel like we're a bit on show, all the time.
Tatum O'Neal
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Science fiction is not formulaic.
Octavia E. Butler -
I believe in my writing.
Barry Manilow -
I do not ask, O Lord, that life may beA pleasant road.I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from meAught of its load;
Adelaide Anne Procter -
You don't have to hold a position in order to be a leader.
Anthony J. D'Angelo -
Nothing is ever quick. You have to grow an audience, keep them engaged, give them a reason to keep coming back so it will never be an overnight success. Have patience!
Karen Civil -
The moment of creative impulse is what an artist gives you. You look at a Pollock, and it can't give you the tools to do a painting like that yourself, but in doing the work, Pollock shares with you the moment of creative impulse that drove him to do that work.
Patti Smith
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The two hardest things about writing are starting and not stopping.
Stewart O'Nan -
People don't realize they have the power. People don't realize that if they come together, there are more of them than those who occupy the seat that I'm in right now.
Carmen Yulin Cruz -
I read a lot of books to my children, and they all seem really good. I think people have gotten really good at children's books.
Penn Jillette -
I got successful awfully quick, and I wanted it... But I do think there is responsibility to move the musical theater form forward. I think you always have to be aware of the work that came before and build on that.
Harold Prince -
One of the painfully sobering realizations that come from reading history is the utter incompetence that is possible among leaders of whole nations and empires - and the blind faith that such leaders can nevertheless inspire among the people who are enthralled by their words or their posturing.
Thomas Sowell