At NIH, what tends to happen is that the proven researchers tend to get the money. New researchers, younger researchers, or people on the cutting edge don't get the money until they have gray beards. Mort Kondracke beardcutedge Change image and share on social
At nine, my mom used to tell me she saw an Olympic medalist in me. I used to take it as a joke, but she was very serious. Saina Nehwal jokemedalistmom Change image and share on social
At nine years old, I was presented an opportunity to move to Toronto to train for pairs dancing. As soon as I heard that that's what it entailed, I was out of there. It's like a past life. I hung up my skates and never looked back. Rachel McAdams backdanceentail share on social
At nineteen I was pretty sure I was going to be a professional soccer player. At that time I played for one of the Norwegian premier leagues. But I tore ligaments in both knees, so I started studying business administration and economics and became a financial analyst, and I worked at a brokerage firm as a stockbroker. Jo Nesbo administrationanalystbrokerage share on social
At no period of our political existence had we so much cause to felicitate ourselves at the prosperous and happy condition of our country. James Monroe conditioncountryexistence Change image and share on social
At no point am I ever threatened by people who question who I am, or why I like the things I do, or my legitimacy. Because I know who I am very strongly, and I think that's what geek culture can reinforce. Felicia Day culturegeeklegitimacy share on social
At no point do I ever remember taking religion very seriously or even feeling that the biblical stories were any different from fairy stories. Certainly, none of it made any sense. By comparison, the world in which I lived, though I might not always understand it in all aspects, always made a lot of sense. Harry Kroto aspectbiblicalcomparison share on social
At no point do I wish to be in conflict with any man or masculine thought. It doesn't enter my consciousness. Art is anonymous. It's not competitive with men. It's a complementary contribution. Barbara Hepworth anonymousartcompetitive Change image and share on social
At no point was my career under threat, so I always knew that I would get back into action. Jamie Redknapp actionbackcareer Change image and share on social
At no time are we ever in such complete possession of a journey, down to its last nook and cranny, as when we are busy with preparations for it. Yukio Mishima busycompletecranny Change image and share on social