Beautiful speech doesn’t need protection, it’s ugly speech that needs protection. We have these cultural norms that allow people to say really ugly things. You don’t have to invite them to your dinner party, but you should let them say it. Jeff Bezos Read Quote
I returned to India after long years of international service, because I had always cherished the desire to make a difference in my own country. Shashi Tharoor Read Quote
Whitehead reacted strongly against the idea of God as a cosmic tyrant, one who brings about everything. John Polkinghorne Read Quote
I am a person who has many dreams. But as soon as I accomplish one, I move on to the next. That’s my fatal, absurd nature. Human beings are slaves to our dreams, and I am, too. Now I think I just want to share my musical proposal in its entire form. Shakira Read Quote
Throughout history, when societies face tough economic times, we have seen democratic reforms deferred, decreased trust in government, persecution of minority groups, and a general shrinking of the democratic space. Samantha Power Read Quote
Success can breed all kinds of other behavior and cause companies to behave a certain way that isn’t necessarily the ingredients for achieving more success. For instance, with success comes arrogance, and that’s typically the death of success. Bob Iger Read Quote
Did you know that you can live on Ensure for a year? A person can live for a really long time just lying in bed and drinking Ensure – way longer than you think. Roz Chast Read Quote
Sometimes I enjoy just photographing the surface because I think it can be as revealing as going to the heart of the matter. Annie Leibovitz Read Quote
I love to read. I’m still pen pals with my ninth-grade English teacher, Mr. Shanley. He tells me what books to read. Rooney Mara Read Quote
