The truest help we can render an afflicted man is not to take his burden from him, but to call out his best energy, that he may be able to bear the burden. Phillips Brooks afflictbearburden Change image and share on social
My mother tried her best to give us a sense of self-esteem. James McBride esteemgivemother Change image and share on social
When I work with artists, I give them a general guideline of what my vision is. Then they're going to speak their minds on how they view it, too. The song that defines 'Neon Future' the best is the title track. I wrote that with Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun. It's through his words. We had an amazing songwriting session together, connecting. Steve Aoki amazeartistconnect share on social
Let's face it: Most of us don't realize it, but we are failing our kids as reading role models. The best role models are in the home: brothers, fathers, grandfathers; mothers, sisters, grandmothers. Moms and dads, it's important that your kids see you reading. Not just books - reading the newspaper is good, too. James Patterson bookbrotherdad share on social
Going online and asking questions is the best way to learn. Tom Felton learnonlinequestion Change image and share on social
What do you want to get done? In what order of importance? Over what period of time? What is the time available? What is the best strategy for application of time to projects for the most effective results? Ted Engstrom applicationeffectiveimportance share on social
The best fiction is geared towards conflict. We learn most about our characters through tension, when they are put up against insurmountable obstacles. This is true in real life. Sufjan Stevens characterconflictfiction Change image and share on social
Best fight ever in a movie: 'They Live.' I want to do a martial arts version of that, where you think it's ended, and it just keeps on going. I love that fight. It was funny as well. Unexpected. Scott Adkins artendfight Change image and share on social
I made a conscious decision back then that I would rather be the best actress who ever lived than the most famous one. Sally Kirkland actressbackconscious Change image and share on social
The U.S. invaded Vietnam because many in our government - Lyndon Johnson's best and brightest - imagined it could impose a government on that country that would provide a buffer against China and stop the supposedly rolling dominos of Communism. Jay Parini brightbufferchina share on social