You get to say, ‘Here’s my philosophical idea about what the costume should like,’ and the costume designer comes and gives you choices and sometimes they’re all good, and I say, ‘What do you think?’ and they pick the right thing. John Sayles Read Quote
I do worry that we’re failing in a whole bunch of fundamental ways to distinguish for our kids between needs and wants. And we’re failing to distinguish between production and consumption. Ben Sasse Read Quote
Man, it’s hard to beat having gotten to play Superman. But where do you go from there? Aren’t careers supposed to culminate in a role like that? And because I’m a big fat geek, as long as there’s stuff I’m excited about – and isn’t that really the definition of geek? – there’ll always be roles I’d love to play. Yul Vazquez Read Quote
A balanced diet and physical activity are vital to academic performance. A healthy diet has a direct link to increased cognitive function and memory skills, decreased absenteeism from school, and improved mood. These advantages can help students stay focused and complete their coursework. Matt Cartwright Read Quote
To throw oneself to the side of the oppressed is the only dignified thing to do in life. Edwin Markham Read Quote
If you have a strong opponent, a competition is stimulating. I am generally most open to ideas when I have had a bad result. In chess, too, players specialise. This specialty then becomes an entry barrier. Viswanathan Anand Read Quote