In the past, rulers led their troops into battle and, even in peacetime, called themselves fathers of their people. And modern politics retains abundant masculine rituals. Prime minister’s question time in Britain, for instance, is a stylised duel and tournament redolent of testosterone. Linda Colley Read Quote
My parents were very protective of me and my brother, so they never talked to us about the situation in our country. Ana Ivanovic Read Quote
One of the most effective tools in Brazil’s efforts to eradicate slavery is a register compiled by the government that lists individuals and businesses found using slave labor. Those on the ‘dirty list,’ as the register is known, are fined and remain on it for a minimum of two years during which they cannot access public funds. Wagner Moura Read Quote
If some baboons just happen to be good at seeing water holes as half full instead of half empty… we should be able to as well. Robert Sapolsky Read Quote
There are so many people out there with less shame talking about their problems. Dan Savage Read Quote
I knew when I got into this business I couldn’t have it both ways: I could live the playboy lifestyle, which is not a bad thing to do, or have a traditional family life, which is how I grew up. And that was more important to me. Chris O'Donnell Read Quote
There’s life all over this universe, but the only life in the solar system is on earth, and in the whole universe we are the only men. George Wald Read Quote
I embrace my blackness, just as I do my conservatism and my Christianity, but I don’t want to be defined or pigeonholed by any one of the many elements that make up my character. J. C. Watts Read Quote
