Probably nothing serious or worthwhile can be accomplished without one's willingness to be alone for sustained periods of time, which is not to say that one must live alone, obsessively. Joyce Carol Oates accomplishliveobsessively Change image and share on social
In the laughing times we know that we are lucky, and in the quiet times we know that we are blessed. And we will not be alone. Dar Williams blesslaughlucky Change image and share on social
The problem of chemotherapy of bacterial infections could be solved neither by the experimental medical research worker nor by the chemist alone, but only by the two together working in very close cooperation over many years. Gerhard Domagk bacterialchemistchemotherapy share on social
I tend to stay up late, not because I'm partying but because it's the only time of the day when I'm alone and don't have to be performing. Jim Carrey daylatepartying Change image and share on social
When it comes to partnership, some humans can make their lives alone - it's possible. But creatively, it's more like painting: you can't just use the same colours in every painting. It's just not an option. You can't take the same photograph every time and live with art forms with no differences. Ben Harper artcolourcreatively share on social
If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little. George Carlin aimlowsettle Change image and share on social
Professional players work almost every day, for hours on end, and the emphasis is on the word 'work.' It can be with a partner or it can be alone, but professional chess is always a pursuit of something new and surprising. Viswanathan Anand chessdayemphasis share on social
I can work myself up into a fearful, paralyzing state of mind that can last for days, weeks even months where I feel mad, totally isolated and alone, overwhelmed and completely out of control. Vinny Guadagnino completelycontrolday Change image and share on social
I think that in itself is kind of an amazing achievement to be able to say that your full-time career is in any creative arts, let alone a show that has kept people interested for coming on four seasons and hopefully more. Anna Paquin achievementamazeart share on social
I mean Buckingham Palace has never hired a professional public relations outfit let alone a Madison Avenue type and they would throw up their hands in horror at the very idea. Anthony Holden avenuebuckinghamhand Change image and share on social