I. M. Pei Quotes
I know something about the civilization of China, with my background, obviously, and I think I know something about American history. But that's about all. And I've traveled all over the world, and for a long time I didn't know very much about it, really.
I. M. Pei
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I'd always loved strings. When I was in high school and saw strings playing on stage, an orchestra or a symphony, all those bows moving at the same time... wow.
Isaac Hayes
In the long course of history, having people who understand your thought is much greater security than another submarine.
J. William Fulbright
I dated all these girls and ended up not liking them and thought to myself, 'What was it that all of them had in common?' They had too much time on their hands. Even though they were pretty, they lacked something. A woman could be less attractive but with ambition and drive, that's the most beautiful thing.
Wale
I enjoy celebrating Valentine's Day. It's a nice way to say you're thinking about your family, someone special, or dear friends.
Camila Alves
When you're devoted to a greater freedom in the world, you're willing to compromise something you love.
Nazanin Boniadi
The nice thing about writing at home is that it's almost as though I'm doing it already. I get out of bed thinking of my work, and I don't have to go anywhere to do it.
Patrick deWitt
You accept that this civilisation could be abolished and life will begin later on after a few thousand years because that is something that has happened in the history of this planet. When you have peace in yourself and accept, then you are calm enough to do something, but if you are carried by despair there is no hope.
Thich Nhat Hanh
In physics, to be in two places at the same time would be a miracle; in politics it seems not merely normal, but natural.
Charles Edison
Any man who, having a child or children he can't support, proceeds to have another should be sterilized at once.
H. L. Mencken
I'm worth more dead than alive. Don't cry for me after I'm gone; cry for me now.
Marlene Dietrich
Never guess your wife's size. Just buy anything marked petite and hold on to the receipt.
Jack Roy
I know something about the civilization of China, with my background, obviously, and I think I know something about American history. But that's about all. And I've traveled all over the world, and for a long time I didn't know very much about it, really.
I. M. Pei