I think we have enough trouble finding community in this country, and sport does provide that. It is a mediocrisy, the greatest mediocrisy. If you’re the best, it shows in sports. Nobody can say, ‘Well, he’s only there because of his connections,’ or whatever. In that sense, I suppose it upholds democracy and the best in us. Frank Deford Read Quote
Intelligence may be taken as a necessary, but not sufficient, cause of moral advance. All morally advanced children are bright, but not all bright children are morally advanced. Lawrence Kohlberg Read Quote
In Kenya, e-learning has taught 12,000 nurses how to treat major diseases such as HIV and malaria, compared to the 100 nurses a year that can be taught in a classroom. Frans van Houten Read Quote
Most of the big banks were shot through with short-termism, deceptive practices and self-dealing. We must institute basic changes in corporate governance and in management practice to restore responsibility and honesty for the sake of the economy and for the self-respect of the country. Edmund Phelps Read Quote
There are many things I’m looking forward to in 2013, both personally and professionally. Plans for new restaurants in the U.S., including Eataly Chicago, are underway, and I’m gearing up for the 2013 Ironman world championships in Hawaii – if I’m lucky enough to get a spot! Joe Bastianich Read Quote
I think it’s very admirable, in a superhero movie, to be able to take a few risks. Shane Black Read Quote
Jesse James’s next tattoo should be a warning label: Danger. Loving this man could break you. Alafair Burke Read Quote
President Bush is endangering our safety, hurting our vital interests, and undermining American values. George Soros Read Quote
