The novelist teaches the reader to comprehend the world as a question. There is wisdom and tolerance in that attitude. In a world built on sacrosanct certainties the novel is dead. Milan Kundera attitudebuildcertainty Change image and share on social
Even if people do wrong, we're social animals, so what can we do about stopping them doing the same things in future? Saying people are 'bad' or 'evil' is just an unwillingness to engage; an unwillingness to try to empathise. That sanctimonious attitude doesn't help anyone. Denise Mina animalattitudebad share on social
Part of the punk attitude was that you should project your music through your whole body... show your personality as much as possible. Billy Idol attitudebodymusic Change image and share on social
I reckon you have to put a presence in front of your opponent - a bit of confidence and attitude - and then you can change what their next move may be. Nick Cummins attitudebitechange Change image and share on social
I grew up in a rough environment. You want to be strong and have your presence felt out there. That attitude reflects how people see you. Mekhi Phifer attitudeenvironmentfelt Change image and share on social
It really was hand-to-mouth and you can say, 'Poor little me, how dreadful, what a deprived childhood', but I didn't feel that way at all. It's all about the attitude at home. Carol Vorderman attitudechildhooddeprive Change image and share on social
The world is fortunate - for the time being, at least - that it has an American president in Obama who is prepared to take a conciliatory and concessive attitude towards America's decline and that it has a Chinese leadership which has been extremely cautious about expressing an opinion, let alone flexing its muscles. Martin Jacques americaamericanattitude share on social
So at a time in which the media give the public everything it wants and desires, maybe art should adopt a much more aggressive attitude towards the public. I myself am very much inclined to take this position. Thom Mayne adoptaggressiveart share on social
Psychographics speaks more to an attitude, a lifestyle. Richard Hayne attitudelifestylepsychographic Change image and share on social
Having a child makes you strong and gives you chutzpah. It relaxed my attitude to the job; my center of focus shifted, which I think is very helpful, because even if you're not a very indulgent actor you spend a lot of time thinking about yourself. I don't think that is particularly healthy. Imelda Staunton actorattitudecenter share on social