There are some problems on this planet that seem to be intractable. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes intractable planet problem
Mindfulness is a quality that's always there. It's an illusion that there's a meditation and post-meditation period, which I always find amusing, because you're either mindful or you're not. Richard Gere amusefindillusion Change image and share on social
When His Holiness won the Nobel Peace Prize, there was a quantum leap. He is not seen as solely a Tibetan anymore; he belongs to the world. Richard Gere anymorebelongholiness Change image and share on social
The Dalai Lama said that he thinks mother's love is the best symbol for love and compassion, because it is totally disinterested. Richard Gere compassiondalaidisinterested Change image and share on social
You teach your daughters the diameters of the planets and wonder when you are done that they do not delight in your company. Samuel Johnson companydaughterdelight Change image and share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
The novelist has a responsibility to adhere to the facts as closely as possible, and if they are inconvenient, that's where the art comes in. You must work with intractable facts and find the dramatic shape inside them. Hilary Mantel adhereartclosely share on social
