People have long assumed that violence is necessary for political change. Rulers never cede power voluntarily, the argument goes, so progressives have no choice but to contemplate the use of force to bring about a better world, mindful of the trade-off between a small amount of violence now and acceptance of an unjust status quo indefinitely. Steven Pinker Read Quote
I think I now understand why it is that the young are so very nostalgic. They have so little by way of personal history that they polish it up and make it shine like a treasured heirloom. Will Self Read Quote
Genetic design is something we can use to fight the lack of sustainability we humans are forcing on the earth’s environment. Craig Venter Read Quote
I have worked with three female first assistant directors – on ‘Hostiles,’ ‘Gone Girl,’ and a short film, ‘The Human Voice,’ and they have all been exceptional. Rosamund Pike Read Quote
My mum, who died in 2011, was the most loving mother you could ask for. She was very compassionate, always a good listener, and her love was a constant throughout my life. She was very sympathetic, kind and understanding and I think these values can be underrated. Fiona Bruce Read Quote
The success of ‘Dhruva’ has given me more satisfaction than any of my previous hits, simply because the audience accepted the film even though it was experimental. I really hope this kind of acceptance makes experimental cinema the new mainstream cinema. Ram Charan Read Quote
