It is surprising to notice that even from the earliest age, man finds the greatest satisfaction in feeling independent. The exalting feeling of being sufficient to oneself comes as a revelation. Maria Montessori ageearlyexalt Change image and share on social
What use could the humanities be in a digital age? University students focusing on the humanities may end up, at least in their parents' nightmares, as dog-walkers for those majoring in computer science. But, for me, the humanities are not only relevant but also give us a toolbox to think seriously about ourselves and the world. Nicholas Kristof agecomputerdigital share on social
Dr. Ben Carson has the most moving personal narrative in modern presidential politics. His mother, one of 24 children, had only a third-grade education. She was married at age 13, bore Ben and his brother, and then raised the boys as an impoverished single mother in Detroit. As a young boy, Carson was a terrible student. Nicholas Kristof agebearben share on social
I grew up in Burbank - but not the Burbank of valet parking and TV studios. In the late 1950s, there was a small apartment complex on Elmwood Avenue that rented mostly to families on welfare. I lived there from age 3 to 11 and again from 14 to 18 with my mother, Shirley, and my younger sister, Toni. Rene Russo 1950sageapartment share on social
The age of celebrity editors and monstrous staffing are over. Felix Dennis agecelebrityeditor Change image and share on social
I've been sailing from the age of 2, and apparently, when I was 4, I told my dad, 'I know how to do this; you don't have to come with me anymore.' Nathan Outteridge ageanymoreapparently Change image and share on social
The perceptions of middle age have their own luminosity. Gail Sheehy ageluminositymiddle Change image and share on social
At my age, I don't think anyone is untouched by cancer. Bryan Cranston agecanceruntouched Change image and share on social
I wrote a screenplay for a 'Sweet Valley High' adaptation, and it's really amazing to me how many women who are my age have responded to the idea and are excited about the movie. Diablo Cody adaptationageamaze Change image and share on social
I didn't have a normal background - I was completely demented from a very early age! Bill Paxton agebackgroundcompletely Change image and share on social