23 quotes found
“Partially undermining the manufacturer's ability to assert that its work constituted a meaningful contribution to mankind was the frivolous way in which it went about marketing its products. Grief ...”
“I do not think it irresponsible to portray even the direst futures if we are to avoid them we must understand that they are possible. But where are the alternatives Where are the dreams that motiva...”
“Progress is made by the improvement of people, not the improvement of machines.”
“Maybe it's wrong-footed trying to fit people into the world, rather than trying to make the world a better place for people.[as quoted in "Brain Gain" by Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 4/27/09 is...”
“Man cannot remake himself without suffering, for he is both the marble and the sculptor”
“If philosophy gets you lost in the labyrinth of symbols that distance us from reality, then it is part of the problem; if it motivates positive action that can create a better world, philosophy is ...”
“Dont underestimate your tears. They have the power to strengthen your commitment to your lifes purpose and to direct you towards your goal. So, when you cry because of the people who mock or taunt ...”
“The intrinsic and extrinsic heart is always at odds, so which heart is yours? For one will bask in true joy, while the other lives in self-loathing misery.”
“To truly be better than your past self, you must practice the rule of ten thousand hours and you must invest so much time building yourself up.”
“It is better to purposefully spend time with people talking about things that could improve them or talk about things that could improve me than to just waste time discussing irrelevant things.”
“Her face felt like it was scattered in pieces and she could not keep it straight. The feeling was a whole lot worse than being hungry for any dinner, yet it was like that. I want--I want--I want--w...”
“Unfortunately we treat others as we treat ourselves. We should try being genuinely kind to ourselves and the rest will come naturally, like a Platinum Rule.”
“Be intelligent, but know it is better to be kind than smart.”
“Negative feedback may be fun, but it is far less brave than endorsing something unproven and providing room to grow.”
“If you want more then be more. If you want better then be better.”
“If we ask the right questions, we can change the world with the right answers.”
“Evolving and bettering yourself is wonderful, but not if the set of standards and values you adopt smothers you into oblivion in the process.”
“You are responsible for doing what good you can with what you have, and any good is better than none.”
“You can always hold out for something better when you know your self worth.”
“Unfortunately we do treat others as we treat ourselves. We should try being genuinely kind to ourselves first and the rest will come naturally, like an 18-kt. Golden Rule. Erica Goros, The Daisy C...”
