I grew up reading Proust all my life, and he's very dear to me. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes dear grow life
I am a woman, and I am Jewish; I'm a film-maker, and I'm a writer, so you cannot just put me in one box. Chantal Akerman boxfilmjewish Change image and share on social
When people ask me if I am a feminist film maker, I reply I am a woman and I also make films. Chantal Akerman feministfilmmake Change image and share on social
I never felt that I belonged. When I was at school... First I went to a Jewish school, when I was very little. But when I was 12, they put me in a school with a lot of traditions, and they were educated people and they were talking about Greece and the Parthenon and I don't know what. Chantal Akerman belongeducatefelt share on social
An independent state does not pay too dear a price for its independence in accepting the sufferings of war when it cannot avoid them; a state which has lost its independence may find at least some compensation in the fact that its protector procures for it peace with its neighbours. Theodor Mommsen acceptavoidcompensation share on social
If you're not having a good time, find something else that gives you some joy in life. Penny Marshall findgoodjoy Change image and share on social
You make your first album, you make some money, and you feel like you still have to show face, like 'I still go to the projects.' I'm like, why? Your job is to inspire people from your neighborhood to get out. You grew up there. What makes you think it's so cool? Jay-Z albumcoolface share on social