Patricia Hill Collins Quotes
Women gain social influence through their roles as mothers, transmitters of culture, and parents for the next generation.
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Despite the obvious benefits, many Americans do not like Texas. Some even say they despise Texas, and make no secret of their feelings.
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As a black actress you've got to work doubly hard. But it doesn't ever get me to the point where I give up on myself. It just motivates me to be more prepared, focus and disciplined. That's why I care so much about doing black films and making sure that we represent and are represented correctly.
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Christmas is, of course, the time to be home - in heart as well as body.
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People don't get through to the essence of you right away - it's always the famous 'girl' or the famous 'girlfriend'. I'd rather be known for myself.
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Secretly, I think everyone who makes fun of California really does want to be in California.
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Success is so fleeting; even if you get a good book deal, or your book is a huge success, there's always the fear: 'What about the next one?'
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Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.
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I love creative people.
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In trouble to be troubled, Is to have your trouble doubled.
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To prosper and advance, the American business sector is going to need a financial system oriented toward business, not 'home ownership.'
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One and one is two, and two and two is four, and five will get you ten if you know how to work it.
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Learning to read and write changes lives; it means jobs, money, health, and dreams fulfilled.
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The opportunity, number one, to work with Ang Lee is an amazing thing for me.
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I've got that Beethoven energy, that Stravinsky energy. And it's all a gift from the Creator.
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Obviously I'm not 21 anymore, but I think I can still throw with anybody.
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Conflict is the beginning of consciousness.
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I think most Americans don't really care about politicians bickering in Washington.
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When leaders throughout an organization take an active, genuine interest in the people they manage, when they invest real time to understand employees at a fundamental level, they create a climate for greater morale, loyalty, and, yes, growth.
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When computer systems cause errors, you can end up with The Dreaded NIGO - the 'not in good order' transaction.
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I love proving people wrong and proving my supporters right. This is all fun and games to me. I love it. I love my job. I whoop people for truckloads of cash. How could I hate this life? I love it so much. I’m grateful every single day.
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When people ask me exactly how much time I spend in each country, I always tell them I have no idea.
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Obviously I know if you're putting yourself out there, saying, 'Hey! Listen to my music!,' with pictures of yourself in the magazines, then people are going to judge you. 'I hate her music. I hate her hair. I hate her production. I hate her videos.' Fine: don't care. That's the great thing about art: it's not for everyone.
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Women gain social influence through their roles as mothers, transmitters of culture, and parents for the next generation.
