All the ills of mankind, all the tragic misfortunes that fill the history books, all the political blunders, all the failures of the great leaders have arisen merely from a lack of skill at dancing. Moliere ariseblunderbook Change image and share on social
It is of great use to the sailor to know the length of his line, though he cannot with it fathom all the depths of the ocean. John Locke depthfathomgreat Change image and share on social
I was working with a great actress - a superior artist in every way - and she really liked Celine Dion. I tried very hard, but I couldn't understand it. I just can't listen to Celine Dion! So I guess music is a deal breaker. John Cusack actressartistbreaker share on social
I think you kind of hope for people to gush over movies, but I think the opposite way is great sometimes, too. I'd rather have a movie that you're angry about and that you're talking about the next day, than something you forget about when the popcorn goes into the trash. Gabriel Mann angrydayforget share on social
Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society. John Adams abusechicanerydivision Change image and share on social
I think people in Botswana are pleased that my books paint a positive picture of their lives and portray the country as being very special. They've made a great success of their country, and the people are fed up with the constant reporting of only the problems and poverty of the continent. They welcome something which puts the positive side. Alexander McCall Smith bookbotswanaconstant share on social
I have realised more and more that great companies, founded for a long-term purpose, such as Google or Facebook or SpaceX, may do more good in the world than any other vehicle that we have. Luke Nosek companyfacebookfound Change image and share on social
Britain has bred many great explorers, but they seem to get so little coverage compared to soccer and rugby players. Lewis Gordon Pugh breedbritaincompare Change image and share on social
The truth is that to enjoy acting one must be an exhibitionist at heart, one must revel in those exposures of the emotions which would be agonizing to a shy or reserved person. All the great actors have been and are exhibitionists. Leslie Howard actactoragonize share on social
Our dad was a great guy and we will never forget him. Lara St. John dadforgetgreat Change image and share on social