How long most people would look at the best book before they would give the price of a large turbot for it? John Ruskin bookgivelarge Change image and share on social
I encourage active skepticism - when people are being skeptical because they're trying to identify the best course of action. They're trying to identify the next step for themselves or other people. Tim Ferriss actionactiveencourage Change image and share on social
On our swim team, they had something called the 'developmental meet.' I didn't know it was a meet only for the worst kids so that they could get a ribbon, and I'd show up with my friend who was also a terrible swimmer, and we would be amazed that the best kids hadn't bothered to show up. I didn't get it until after college. Jeff Kinney amazebadbother share on social
Certainly as an actor, half of your work is not going to end up on the screen anyway, because in the editorial process, they need to cut to the other actor in the scene. Very often, your best work ends up on the cutting room floor, because it just doesn't work with the overall narrative drive of the story. Hart Bochner actorcutdrive share on social
Corporate efficiency has led to a nasty trend of filtering resumes for keywords. This might save time, but it ensures that many of the best candidates will never make it to the interview. Leah Busque candidatecorporateefficiency Change image and share on social
I've never seen a tornado and I've lived in Oklahoma City basically my whole life. It's not like we're infested with them on a continual basis. But you learn to live with the warnings. And you learn what to do if one is coming your way. And then you cross your fingers and make the best judgments you can. Mick Cornett basicallybasiscity share on social
The homes I like the best are totally occupied, busy, and useful, whether it's a tiny little house or a great big one. Rarely do you find a great big house that's used in a good way. So I prefer smaller spaces that are full of books, full of things that people are doing. Martha Stewart bigbookbusy share on social
I never stop making sure that what I say is the best of what could be said about a particular thing. It's a constant evolution. If I planted a tree one way yesterday, and somebody tells me of a better way to plant a tree, I think, 'You know, they're right, that's better.' Then I change my way to accommodate the new way of planting trees. Martha Stewart accommodatechangeconstant share on social
You should always be well and bright, for so you do your best work; and you have so much beautiful work to do. The world needs it, and you must give it! Marie Corelli beautifulbrightgive Change image and share on social
I acted for so many years and sat on a million sets and worked with a million different directors so that is to me some of the best training you can get. Grant Heslov actdirectormillion Change image and share on social