Anthony de Mello Quotes
Quotes to Explore
-
I said a long time ago that Foursquare can make cities better. You have these augmented realities like Foursquare and Twitter and Facebook that provide these virtual nodes and instant feedback from anywhere, adding annotation around a physical places.
-
The reason a poet is a poet is to write poems, not to advertise himself as a poet.
-
It's always fun to immerse yourself in a different time period.
-
I had such an amazing time filming 'Major Movie Star.' I loved everyone in the cast. They all brought their own spirit to the film, and I hope that is what will be seen on screen.
-
Every ten years there is a new generation of actors.
-
Whenever I'm caught between two evils, I take the one I've never tried.
-
And you know when I was growing up, I knew I wanted to have kids, but I knew I didn't want to do it alone. Then once I was 41, 42, I had to accept that I probably wouldn't have kids unless I decided to adopt later on, but even then it would be with a partner.
-
I understand acting and I understand actors. I don't really understand the world of celebrity. That's just bizarre. Those sorts of elements I'm at sea with.
-
Each of the bracelets I wear is from a long trip I've taken. One is from Nicaragua. One is from Nepal. One is from Guatemala. One is from Laos. They don't come off. I walk into a lot of very high-level boardrooms now, and I present to distinguished conferences, but these bracelets remind me of the places I've been and the people I've met.
-
I feel privileged that I've been able to get anywhere, with my quote-unquote limited mainstream appeal, given my race and subject matter. Of course, I always have my masters to fall back on.
-
Some books I've kept because the binding is beautiful - I'm unlikely ever to read my grandmother's copy of 'The Life of Lord Nelson.' I'm addicted to secondhand bookshops.
-
I'm not a Democrat.
-
Not everyone can be successful selling fashion at $25,000 for a wedding outfit. Certain designers are able to do that. And there is only a certain amount of consumers who can do that. The real opportunity is in that $25 garment.
-
Russia is an amazing country to be an entrepreneur.
-
I consider my education to be the first 10 years of my career.
-
Time was God's first creation.
-
A lot of these guys in 'Fight Master' will compete in Bellator and in mixed mart arts for quite some time.
-
It is better to entertain an idea than to take it home to live with you for the rest of your life.
-
I first began to tell tales to delight the world and make it wiser...
-
Prioritizing spending and maximizing the effectiveness of taxpayer dollars is absolutely essential. We must draw the line, realigning programs when necessary and also eliminating failed programs.
-
I happen to have a giant ego, an admission that will not shock my close friends or critics. I am not uncomfortable in saying that because the ego of a man often gets great things done.
-
I feel like some of the best talent is on TV right now, with the writing, acting and great directors. I've also been looking for the consistency of work that TV provides for you. And, I always thought it would be really interesting to live with a character for months, if not years.
-
I have a terrible attention span, so if something can keep my attention, I know that that's at least a great start.
-
No one is exempt from talking nonsense. The great misfortune is to do it solemnly.
