Ask yourself whether the dream of heaven and greatness should be waiting for us in our graves - or whether it should be ours here and now and on this earth. Ayn Rand dreamearthgrave Change image and share on social
Ask yourself why a red carpet is red. It could be any colour. Jake Gyllenhaal carpetcolourred Change image and share on social
Asked at the hearing why she hadn't pressed the FBI more closely about what it knew, or didn't know, about domestic terrorist threats, Rice acted as though the question was an odd one: it wasn't her job. Well, in retrospect, it was and now certainly is. Howard Fineman actaskclosely share on social
Asked to give advice to a 13-year-old girl about how to lead her life, I say find something you love to do. The goal shouldn't be accumulating money. It might be making changes in the world, or in your country. Karen DeCrow accumulateadviceask share on social
Asked why they wanted to fight, the young women said they enjoyed it, just as some men and boys do. Katherine Dunn askboyenjoy Change image and share on social
Asking a critic to name his favorite book is like asking a butcher to name his favorite pig. John McCarthy bookbutchercritic Change image and share on social
Asking a working writer what he thinks about critics is like asking a lamp-post what it feels about dogs. Christopher Hampton criticdogfelt Change image and share on social
Asking an artist to talk about his work is like asking a plant to discuss horticulture. Jean Cocteau artistdiscusshorticulture Change image and share on social
Asking anyone what she or he is reading is a necessary part of conversation, exchanging news. So I take recommendations from friends - and I always pass along a book I've loved. Marianne Wiggins bookconversationexchange Change image and share on social
Asking for a royally appointed prime minister is undemocratic. It is, pardon me, a mess. It is irrational. Bhumibol Adulyadej appointirrationalmes Change image and share on social
