It is frequently a misfortune to have very brilliant men in charge of affairs. They expect too much of ordinary men. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes affair brilliant charge
Men's indignation, it seems, is more excited by legal wrong than by violent wrong; the first looks like being cheated by an equal, the second like being compelled by a superior. Thucydides cheatcompelequal Change image and share on social
Few things are brought to a successful issue by impetuous desire, but most by calm and prudent forethought. Thucydides bringcalmdesire Change image and share on social
Men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them. Thucydides courtdespisegive Change image and share on social
In the first test screening of 'RoboCop,' it tested very high. Then they asked the people why they liked it, and the first answer was, 'I liked it because it was political.' And the second answer was because, 'It feels like it deals with current affairs.' And the third answer was, 'Because it feels emotional.' Joel Kinnaman affairanswerask share on social
Some politicians that I've seen have been brilliant with the public. They almost speak with the skill of an actor. Kevin Spacey actorbrillianthave 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