Politicians need to rethink their reflexive invocations of the Second Amendment and the idea that the gun lobby is too powerful to challenge. David Ignatius Read Quote
God comes to us in theater in the way we communicate with each other, whether it be a symphony orchestra, or a wonderful ballet, or a beautiful painting, or a play. It’s a way of expressing our humanity. Julie Harris Read Quote
There is no stopping the world’s tendency to throw off imposed restraints, the religious authority that is based on the ignorance of the many, the political authority that is based on the knowledge of the few. Van Wyck Brooks Read Quote
The great advantage of being a writer is that you can spy on people. You’re there, listening to every word, but part of you is observing. Everything is useful to a writer, you see – every scrap, even the longest and most boring of luncheon parties. Graham Greene Read Quote
The titanic effort that has brought liberation to South Africa, and ensured the total liberation of Africa, constitutes an act of redemption for the black people of the world. Nelson Mandela Read Quote
If, during childhood, you were fortunate to have a parent who drilled into you, ‘You can be anything you want to be if you try hard enough at it,’ and then supported you in actions, that is something you take with you all your life. Mark Goulston Read Quote
When I first came to England to play I saw coaches having a go at players when they made mistakes and they would literally be talking them through the game. Eric Dier Read Quote
If you forgive people enough you belong to them, and they to you, whether either person likes it or not squatter’s rights of the heart. James Hilton Read Quote
