You say that you hope I will be recognized as the best novelist of my generation. I want you to know now and know completely that that would mean to me absolutely nothing. Jean Stafford absolutelycompletelygeneration Change image and share on social
I grew up in a very religious family and it is the motivating force to every thing I do. I am fortunate to have had adults all around me who really lived their faith, in helping other people and doing the best you can do. Marian Wright Edelman adultfaithfamily share on social
I think there's a difference between having a bestselling book - meaning through marketing, PR and buying that first wave of customers - and writing a bestselling book. The second implies that the product propels itself to the best seller list. Timothy Ferriss bestsellingbookbuy share on social
A recession is very bad for publicly traded companies, but it's the best time for startups. When you have massive layoffs, there's more competition for available jobs, which means that an entrepreneur can hire freelancers at a lower cost. Timothy Ferriss badcompanycompetition share on social
Live like you're already dead, man. Have a good time. Do your best. Let it all come ripping right through you. Jeff Bridges deadgoodlive Change image and share on social
You get the best out of others when you get the best out of yourself. Harvey S. Firestone Change image and share on social
I did a dance sequence in my second short film, which was my best short film, called 'Hairway to the Stars,' and I think Chris Wink, the founder of Blue Man Group, was in that. It's a black-and-white dance sequence. We were Glorious Food waiters together. David O. Russell blackbluecall share on social
Whatever it is you're doing, whether it's your career or a particular focus, if you're trying to be the best you can possibly be, then you'll be putting that pressure on yourself. Grant Achatz careerfocuspossibly Change image and share on social
I've always found boxing to be an incredibly pure sport. The level of character of most fighters I find very high. And it's just the best workout you can get. Peter Berg boxcharacterfighter Change image and share on social
Just as the left has to be more willing to question 'Government knows best,' the right has to rethink its laissez-faire attitude toward government. Jack Kemp attitudefairegovernment Change image and share on social
