Disasters happen. We still have no way to eliminate earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, floods or droughts. We cope as best we can by fortifying ourselves against danger with building codes and levees, and by setting aside money to clean up afterwards. Seth Shostak buildcleancode share on social
When you fail at something, the best thing to do is think back to your successes, and try to replicate whatever you did to make them happen. Rosabeth Moss Kanter backfailhappen Change image and share on social
And while it is true that I got the best woman in the world, I don't think love saves you. Dorothy Allison lovesavetrue Change image and share on social
The best, very best scammers will always ask for your advice. This is their favorite technique. It makes them vulnerable. It flatters your ego. James Altucher adviceegofavorite Change image and share on social
Even in the best of lives, mistakes are made. Joseph J. Ellis livemakemistake Change image and share on social
Italians know about human nature - they understand human nature perhaps better than anyone else does. They know that people are weak and greedy and lazy and dishonest and they just try to make the best of it; to work around it. Donna Leon dishonestgreedyhuman share on social
These last few years, working with Tim Burton, it's been the best time I've ever had. Richard D. Zanuck burtonhavetim Change image and share on social
That's the best thing about writing, when you're in that zone, you're porous, ready to absorb the solution. Michael Chabon absorbporousready Change image and share on social
Mr. Speaker, democracy works best when the American electorate is engaged and informed. Melissa Bean americandemocracyelectorate Change image and share on social
The best part of my carreer is getting to meet so many different people, because I learn so much from everyone. Miley Cyrus carreerlearnmeet Change image and share on social
