“True freedom is in not having a master, but in making the master your slave” — Bangambiki Habyarimana Copy Share Image
Treat a child as though he already is the person he's capable of becoming. — Haim Ginott Copy Share Image
“Some of us were brought into this troubled world primarily or only to increase our fathers’ chances of not being left by… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
I'll give you the whole secret to short story writing. Here it is. Rule 1: Write stories that please yourself. There is… — O. Henry Copy Share Image
“Living a good life is like flipping pancakes. If you hesitate, it splatters all over the place.” — Matt Simpson Copy Share Image
Why are there no windows in the toilets on aeroplanes? To protect you from the most dedicated perverts on the planet, hanging… — Billy Connolly Copy Share Image
In short stories there's more permission to be elliptical. You can have image-logic, or it's almost like a poem in that you… — Karen Russell Copy Share Image
“Everyone’s perception is different; we all see different things. I personally think you see what you want to see.” — Fisher Amelie Copy Share Image
Think to Thank. In these three words are the finest capsule course for a happy marriage, formula for enduring friendship, and a… — Thomas S. Monson Copy Share Image
“You think it's all obvious and straightforward, this world. But really, it's all in who is doing the looking.” — Sarah Dessen Copy Share Image
“We, in the interest of the so-called progress, have been persuaded to leave the production and at times the cooking of our… — Mokokoma Mokhonoana Copy Share Image
“It’s an exciting time to dive into the world of the lesser-known elements like actinides and see what unique possibilities forward-thinkers have… — Sybrina Durant Copy Share Image
'An order is an order' was not an excuse to do the wrong thing. You couldn't just blindly follow a government order… — Matt Shea Copy Share Image
I used to think the world was broken down by tribes,' I said. 'By Black and White. By Indian and White. But… — Sherman Alexie Copy Share Image
As investors, we want to believe we are smart, insightful and uniquely talented - even though we often fail to do the… — Barry Ritholtz Copy Share Image
If thy friends be of better quality than thyself, thou mayest be sure of two things; first, they will be more careful… — Walter Raleigh Copy Share Image
We need to call what is happening out of Washington, D.C., what it is: Bureaucratic terrorism: If you want a list of… — Matt Shea Copy Share Image
Make no mistake. This is a war on rural America. ... It is chilling to watch people who joined the military to… — Matt Shea Copy Share Image
Char Miller's lively, insightful account of the life and world of American forester Gifford Pinchot fills a vitally important gap in environmental… — Carolyn Merchant Copy Share Image
“The phone rang. It was a familiar voice. It was Alan Greenspan. Paul O'Neill had tried to stay in touch with people… — Ron Suskind Copy Share Image
My space chums think my unique hookup with humanity could be evolution's awkward attempt to jump-start itself up again. They're thinking just… — Lily Tomlin Copy Share Image
“There is something cathartic about what has happened to me during this stay in hospital. I’ve heard others say that coming face… — David Menadue Copy Share Image
A fascinating, insightful, and new treatment from the perspective of an intimately involved former Iranian senior official on Iran's nuclear program and… — Thomas R. Pickering Copy Share Image
Why are CEO's who slash jobs so proud of themselves? Instead of bragging about 'cutting fat,' they ought to be getting up… — Dale Dauten Copy Share Image
“Colonel Aubertin and his two colleagues sat on a park bench in the private garden of Dorset Square. Rougemont sat between his… — Mark Ellis Copy Share Image
Look at Andrew Roe's The Miracle Girl from one angle and you'll see an incisive and insightful critique of America at the… — Doug Dorst Copy Share Image
Sitting down with the insightful Gabourey Sidibe was a wonderful experience. — Amanda de Cadenet Copy Share Image
A short story must have a single mood and every sentence must build towards it. — Edgar Allan Poe Copy Share Image
Authority, power, and wealth do not change a man; they only reveal him — Ali ibn Abi Talib Copy Share Image
“You can have some, but not all. Wanting to have it all is a sure recipe for disaster” — Bangambiki Habyarimana Copy Share Image
