I've been around a long time, and I've been interested in memory for a long time. And one of my earlier interests in molecular biology of memory led me to define the switch that converts short term to long term memory. Eric Kandel biologyconvertdefine share on social
If you can't pay for a thing, don't buy it. If you can't get paid for it, don't sell it. Do this, and you will have calm and drowsy nights, with all of the good business you have now and none of the bad. If you have time, don't wait for time. Ernst Fischer badbusinessbuy share on social
The most tragic paradox of our time is to be found in the failure of nation-states to recognize the imperatives of internationalism. Earl Warren failurefindimperative Change image and share on social
We don't make glamorous movies today. Everything now is very realistic, artistic - and depressing. When is the last time you you saw a wonderful musical or a fabulous fantasy? Edith Head artisticdepressfabulous Change image and share on social
From the time I was a kid, I always knew something was going to happen to me. Didn't know exactly what. Elvis Presley happenkidknow Change image and share on social
It's time to let science and medicine, not politics and rhetoric, lead us to good, sound policy. Eliot Spitzer goodleadmedicine Change image and share on social
My work in books, films and talks lies almost wholly with children, and I have very little time to give to grown-ups. Enid Blyton bookchildfilm Change image and share on social
One thing I've learned - and I've said this to Republicans and Democrats - is, bees cannot sting and make honey at the same time. They have to make a choice. Either they are going to be a stinger or a honey-maker, and I contend that honey is a symbol of legislation and, the nuclear language used by members is the stinger, and you can't do both. Emanuel Cleaver beechoicecontend share on social
There is no reason why challenging themes and engaging stories have to be mutually exclusive - in fact, each can fuel the other. As a filmmaker, I want to entertain people first and foremost. If out of that comes a greater awareness and understanding of a time or a circumstance, then the hope is that change can happen. Edward Zwick awarenesschallengechange share on social
I've been a radio reporter for ten years, and if I learned anything from my time at 'This American Life,' it's how to craft a narrative so that even if the ending is ambiguous, it is somehow satisfying. Sarah Koenig ambiguousamericancraft share on social