There’s a preoccupation with memory and the operation of memory and a rather rapacious interest in history. Penelope Lively Read Quote
The problem with modern politics is everybody is doing sound bite stuff. In my stump speech, I give 20 minutes on why I think we’re off track. And I think people do really want to engage in a serious high-level discussion on how to get the country back on track because people care about their own country. Dave Brat Read Quote
Like Hipster Racism, Hipster Sexism is a distancing gesture, a belief that, simply by applying quotations, uncool, questionable, and even offensive material about women can be alchemically transformed. Alissa Quart Read Quote
Refugees come from many different backgrounds and live in many different circumstances, so I wouldn’t like to generalise. But I think refugees from the U.K. would probably be healthier and better fed than those from many other countries. Gillian Cross Read Quote
People don’t listen to each other anymore, and I think that’s why people get offended or their feelings get hurt: because you’re not actually listening to the person that’s giving you signals they’re upset. Nicole Byer Read Quote
Beautiful? It’s all a question of luck. I was born with good legs. As for the rest… beautiful, no. Amusing, yes. Josephine Baker Read Quote
If nuclear power plants are safe, let the commerical insurance industry insure them. Until these most expert judges of risk are willing to gamble with their money, I’m not willing to gamble with the health and safety of my family. Donna Reed Read Quote
Although I voted against the initial resolution approving the war in Iraq, I have consistently voted to support our troops with much-needed armor and supplies. Ed Pastor Read Quote
