I'm intrigued by fanatics - people who are seduced by the promise, or the illusion, of the absolute. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes absolute fanatic illusion
There is nothing glamorous or romantic about war. It's mostly about random pointless death and misery. Jon Krakauer deathglamorousmisery Change image and share on social
When I was 23, I climbed this mountain in Alaska called Devil's Thumb alone. It was incredibly dangerous, and I did it because I thought that if I did something that hard and pulled it off, my life was gonna be transformed. And of course, nothing happened. But I get the search for purpose. Jon Krakauer alaskacallclimb share on social
Happiness means nothing to me. I just want to have meaning and purpose. Jon Krakauer happinessmeanpurpose Change image and share on social
Working on 'Austin and Ally' has been an absolute dream! We literally have fun every single day! Whether it's scaring each other or singing together or just hanging out in each other's dressing rooms, the cast and I are super close! I feel really lucky to be with everyone on our set! Laura Marano absoluteallyaustin share on social
Much violence is based on the illusion that life is a property to be defended and not to be shared. Henri Nouwen basedefendillusion Change image and share on social
I think about fanaticism - oblivion awaits, especially for minor writers, so you have to be a fanatic; you have to be a crank to keep going, but on the other hand, what else would you do with the rest of your life? You gotta do something. Cynthia Ozick awaitcrankfanatic share on social