To be a member of the Communist Party is to have a taste of the police state. It is a diluted taste but is bitter and unforgettable. Elia Kazan bittercommunistdilute Change image and share on social
To be a member of the Labor Party is to be an optimist - optimistic about the future of Australia, optimistic about the ability of government to make a difference. Kevin Rudd abilityaustraliadifference Change image and share on social
To be a mentor for up-and-coming artists is right up my alley. Jessica Simpson alleyartistcome Change image and share on social
To be a minister means above all to become powerless, or in more precise terms, to speak with our powerlessness to the condition of powerlessness which is so keenly felt but so seldom expressed by the people of our age. Henri Nouwen ageconditionexpress share on social
To be a monk is to have time to practice for your transformation and healing. And after that to help with the transformation and healing of other people. Nhat Hanh healmonkpeople Change image and share on social
To be a mother is a magical experience. The whole body is transformed by this. Gisele Bundchen bodyexperiencemagical Change image and share on social
To be a mother you must be strong. Even if you don't feel it, you have to pretend. Sade Adu feelmotherpretend Change image and share on social
To be a movie star, you have to carry a movie. And to carry a movie where you play the title role is the supreme example. Michael Caine carrymovieplay Change image and share on social
To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time. James A. Baldwin consciouscountrynegro Change image and share on social
To be a nemesis, you have to actively try to destroy something, don't you? Really, I'm not out to destroy Microsoft. That will just be a completely unintentional side effect. Linus Torvalds activelycompletelydestroy Change image and share on social