People would react to books by authors like James and Austen almost on a gut level. I think it was not so much the message, because the best authors do not have obvious messages. These authors were disturbing to my students because of their perspectives on life. Azar Nafisi austenauthorbook share on social
Each time I'm starting to work on a film, even if I love to settle the plot in the real world, I start to think about the plot as a fairy tale, or a dream, or a nightmare... As if it was the best way to tell the truth about characters or narration, instead of realism. Arnaud Desplechin characterdreamfairy share on social
The inherent corruption of man can often bring down the best system. Alexis Denisof bringcorruptioninherent Change image and share on social
My mother, father, stepmother and surrogate mother have all died of cancer; my best friend has got terminal cancer and at least five of my other friends have had cancer but survived it. Arabella Weir cancerdiefather Change image and share on social
Just as an individual of pre-eminent worth transforms democracy into a monarchy of the best man, even so the rule of one man, if in all things it has an eye to the common welfare, is democracy. Apollonius of Tyana commondemocracyeminent Change image and share on social
One of the best aspects of health care reform is it starts to emphasize prevention. Anne Wojcicki aspectcareemphasize Change image and share on social
To me, breakfast is my most important meal. It's often the meal you play a game on. I make sure I have oatmeal, milk, and fruit. It's the fuel you use to hopefully do your best, so eating right is a big part of being a professional athlete. I wish I paid more attention to it earlier in my life. Andrew Luck athleteattentionbig share on social
I'm excited about what the future will bring and I think the best is yet to come. Alonzo Mourning bringexcitefuture Change image and share on social
I live with some of my best friends from high school, very commune-like, in my house. It's my hippie way of life. Alanis Morissette communefriendhigh Change image and share on social
In every aspect of life, have a game plan, and then do your best to achieve it. Alan Kulwicki achieveaspectgame Change image and share on social