Children know from a remarkably early age that things are being kept from them, that grown-ups participate in a world of mysteries. Anthony Hecht agechildearly Change image and share on social
Few in the Nineties would have ventured to prophesy that the remote dim singer of the Celtic Twilight would, in a new age, become the leading poet of the English-speaking world. None have disputed the claim of William Butler Yeats to that title. Austin Clarke agebutlerceltic share on social
There is no absurdity so palpable but that it may be firmly planted in the human head if you only begin to inculcate it before the age of five, by constantly repeating it with an air of great solemnity. Arthur Schopenhauer absurdityageair share on social
Sometimes, people can be extraordinarily judgmental and closed-minded to anyone different or special, which is why it's so hard for young people in this day and age to be comfortable enough in their own skin to not listen to the people picking on them. Ariana Grande ageclosecomfortable share on social
But, you know, it really depends on the character. Age doesn't really matter. Alison Lohman agecharacterdepend Change image and share on social
One of the things I noticed while I lived in New York City was how different the kids and teens were that grew up there versus, you know, my suburban upbringing. They have this innate resilience and toughness to them, and they're incredibly self-sufficient, usually from a pretty young age. Alexandra Bracken agecitygrow share on social
I knew from a young age that I wanted to be an actor. I never even thought about other careers. The acting field is certainly not the path many Indian parents encourage their children to take, but mine were very supportive. They wanted me to have an education, but understood that this is what I wanted to do. Archie Panjabi actactorage share on social
A woman must make her fortune before she is 30; or work after she is 30; or get married. Anna Held fortunemakemarry Change image and share on social
We're seeing a new 'Gilded Age,' where inheritance is a deciding factor in who becomes the wealthiest. Annalee Newitz agedecidefactor Change image and share on social