Greatness is a spiritual condition worthy to excite love, interest, and admiration; and the outward proof of possessing greatness is that we excite love, interest and admiration. Matthew Arnold Read Quote
The U.S. has a long history of walking up to the precipice of rigor and then walking away. As voters, let’s support leaders who were courageous enough to make the hard decisions necessary to move our system forward. And as parents, let’s put our faith in our educators, our children and tests that hold them to their highest potential. Wendy Kopp Read Quote
These irresponsible acts, which cannot have any justification whatsoever, are to be fully condemned. In these appalling circumstances, I want to offer you the most sincere condolences, both in my name and in that of the French people. Jacques Chirac Read Quote
I never met a dollar that could change me. Been the same guy since day one. Stephen Jackson Read Quote
In thinking about nanotechnology today, what’s most important is understanding where it leads, what nanotechnology will look like after we reach the assembler breakthrough. K. Eric Drexler Read Quote
I don’t really listen to the radio anymore, but some of the more contemporary people I like are Stereolab, Spiritualize, Yo La Tengo and Bedhead. There are other things too, like Pavement. They’re a great band, with really good lyrics. But generally, I’m not overwhelmed by the state of indie-rock. Dean Wareham Read Quote
Given the international nature of the tanker industry, it is important that global regimes are applied consistently and universally, not local or regional rules that do not recognise the total commercial and operating backdrop. Helmut Sohmen Read Quote
When I started my YouTube channel in 2010, I never imagined that one day it would be the most subscribed channel in the world and that I would be a part of such a great community. PewDiePie Read Quote
Federal election laws bar candidates from the ‘personal use’ of campaign donations – a ban meant to stop candidates from buying things unrelated to their runs for office. If a purchase is a result of campaign activity, the government allows it. David Fahrenthold Read Quote