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Men enter local politics solely as a result of being unhappily married. C. Northcote Parkinson enterlocalman Change image and share on social
The Law of Triviality... briefly stated, it means that the time spent on any item of the agenda will be in inverse proportion to the sum involved. C. Northcote Parkinson agendumbrieflyinverse Change image and share on social
The man whose life is devoted to paperwork has lost the initiative. He is dealing with things that are brought to his notice, having ceased to notice anything for himself. C. Northcote Parkinson bringceasedeal Change image and share on social
I'm quite content to spend my life helping young people find themselves. I've had my fill of politics. Condoleezza Rice contentfillfind Change image and share on social
Ever since I was twelve, I dreamed of being an author. I just never had the fortitude to see any of my stories through to completion. I would start a book, get a few chapters in, and grow bored or get distracted by something else. Hugh Howey authorbookbore share on social
It's a wonderful profession, and it opens lots of doors, and I think it's quite right that people can accuse actors and actresses of being dilettante, but you learn on every job, whatever it is, the process moves you on in some way, and yeah, I want to expand my knowledge of our existence, I suppose. Miranda Richardson accuseactoractress share on social