In any war, the first casualty is common sense, and the second is free and open discussion. James Reston Read Quote
My pregame music includes a nice little mixture. Probably a little Counting Crows, maybe some Avicii. Taylor Swift. Jared Goff Read Quote
Nobody in their right mind will even attempt or even think of leaving the European Union, because they will understand that it is not in their best interest. Jose Angel Gurria Read Quote
Your roots, your family, your friends all become so much more important to you as you get older, especially if you are a wandering minstrel like me. Amanda Donohoe Read Quote
I like to consider that I have a good insight into other cultures because I grew up with my parents having different views on things. It makes traveling a lot easier, I do enjoy other cultures. Xander Schauffele Read Quote
I saw this Facebook video of a boy, probably around seven, wearing a dress he had fashioned from a blanket, sashaying through his house while his mother applauded and cheered him on. He was so proud. It was such a beautiful thing but bittersweet because I knew his spirit would change soon: that he’d become self-aware and ashamed at some level. Perfume Genius Read Quote
To me it’s no accident that all the symphony orchestras around the world tune up to the note A. And A is 440 cycles, except in Germany where it’s 444. But the universe is 450 cycles. So what I’m trying to say is, I think it’s God’s voice, melody especially. Counterpoint, retrograde inversion, harmony… that’s the science and the craft. Quincy Jones Read Quote
Powerful drawing hands, like a pair with a flush draw or even conventional straight and flush draws, are often good opportunities to try a semi-bluff – making a bet or raise that you hope will not be called, but leaves you some outs if it is. Daniel Negreanu Read Quote
Spending only what the country can afford, rewarding savings, encouraging independence, supporting marriage: people know that these things are common sense. William Hague Read Quote
I’ve always had, when I needed it, an extreme amount of focus that I could put into something. That has served me well. Will Ferrell Read Quote
