We've become, now, an oligarchy instead of a democracy. I think that's been the worst damage to the basic moral and ethical standards to the American political system that I've ever seen in my life. Jimmy Carter americanbadbasic Change image and share on social
My understanding of racial discrimination as a child was highly distorted because the most prominent man in Archery was an African-American bishop. When he came home from up north, where he was in charge of A.M.E. churches in five states, it was front-page news. He was the most successful man in my life. Jimmy Carter africanamericanarchery share on social
For my writing, and because I love talking to young women about life, I often asked them which would they rather have - a father in the house with them while growing up or a big butt? I tell you 86 percent of the time, girls say a big butt because it gets them further. Jill Scott askbigbutt share on social
It took me a long time to even dare to envision myself as a writer. I was very uncertain and hesitant and afraid to pursue a creative life. Jhumpa Lahiri afraidcreativedare Change image and share on social
Through art and science in their broadest senses it is possible to make a permanent contribution towards the improvement and enrichment of human life and it is these pursuits that we students are engaged in. Frederick Sanger artbroadcontribution share on social
Life that only a few hours before had glowed with enthusiasm and exultation, suddenly paled and sickened. Fritz Kreisler enthusiasmexultationglow Change image and share on social
Hitchcock loves to be misunderstood, because he has based his whole life around misunderstandings. Francois Truffaut basehitchcocklife Change image and share on social
If I die tomorrow, I've accomplished everything I wanted to do in life. Don Johnson accomplishdiehave Change image and share on social
If you accept that your only job is to be the keeper of your life force, you will make powerful choices. Debbie Ford acceptchoiceforce Change image and share on social
Half of the secular unrest and dismal, profane sadness of modern society comes from the vain ideas that every man is bound to be a critic for life. Henry Van Dyke bindcriticdismal Change image and share on social