I wanted to be a poet when I was 20; I had no interest in fiction or biography and precious little interest in history, but those three elements in my life have become the most important. Peter Ackroyd biographyelementfiction Change image and share on social
My mentors in life are much older than me and have been through life. They can actually give me some sound advice on what I'm going through. Nicole Trunfio advicegivelife Change image and share on social
In my real life I live in the countryside, I walk a lot, I shoot clay pigeons, I don't get involved in the film business or anything, and then in my cinematic life, I think I am drawn to the dark side. Nick Love businesscinematicclay share on social
Apart from life, a strong constitution, and an abiding connection to the Thembu royal house, the only thing my father bestowed upon me at birth was a name, Rolihlahla. Nelson Mandela abidebestowbirth Change image and share on social
Sabotage did not involve loss of life, and it offered the best hope for future race relations. Bitterness would be kept to a minimum and, if the policy bore fruit, democratic government could become a reality. Nelson Mandela bearbitternessdemocratic share on social
I think that our fundamental belief is that for us growth is a way of life and we have to grow at all times. Mukesh Ambani belieffundamentalgrow Change image and share on social
The higher the hill, the stronger the wind: so the loftier the life, the stronger the enemy's temptations. John Wycliffe enemyhighhill Change image and share on social
Writers can take offense when someone asks what's real or autobiographical in our work because, to us, that's not what counts. The bits taken from life are tiny scales on the dragon's tail - what about that whole beautiful writhing, fire-breathing dragon? Michelle Huneven askautobiographicalbeautiful share on social
My world view is that it can all go to hell in an instant, and you have to be ready for it. That's pretty much the central theme running through my work. It's about people's awareness of how uncertain life can be and their trying to guard against that. David Morrell awarenesscentralguard share on social
I credit NTI, truthfully, with everything as far as where my head is and what my goals are and dreams are. I would say it was probably one of the most influential moments of my life, being there. John Krasinski creditdreamgoal Change image and share on social
