But for what purpose was the earth formed?" asked Candide. "To drive us mad," replied Martin. — Voltaire Copy Share Image
When I come to work each day, whether as a commentator for TheStreet.com or a host of Mad Money With Jim Cramer,… — Jim Cramer Copy Share Image
My whole wretched life swam before my weary eyes, and I realized no matter what you do it's bound to be a… — Jack Kerouac Copy Share Image
Eventually, as my books became best-sellers, the nickels pile up and one day I was offered a substantial four-book deal that was… — Dean Koontz Copy Share Image
We're really spoiled on 'Mad Men.' Lots of television actors use the down season to go out and get creatively fulfilled, but… — Christina Hendricks Copy Share Image
If other cows with mad cow disease were slaughtered, we wouldn't know where to begin looking for people who might have been… — Charles Schumer Copy Share Image
I was very aware of the legend, from such an early age. Being a Brit, you are so aware of King Arthur,… — Tamsin Egerton Copy Share Image
A very sensitive person in this stupid world is bound to become mad.... Only meditation can save him from becoming mad. — Rajneesh Copy Share Image
I've always been able to write rhymes and that would be like when you consult with your girl. When I'm mad and… — Joell Ortiz Copy Share Image
I spend a lot of my time talking to the dead, but since I get paid for it, no one thinks I'm… — Hilary Mantel Copy Share Image
The 'Aladdin' thing - that's not work; that's just fun. Three days in the recording studio going mad, then the animators do… — Robin Williams Copy Share Image
And your excuse?' I asked. 'I'm a sociopath; I don't have to be nice,' Nicky said. I gave him a look. 'You're… — Laurell K. Hamilton Copy Share Image
I think people fail to realize that teams and organizations have been stacking teams since way back in the day. The Lakers… — Carmelo Anthony Copy Share Image
The (campaign) ads all have the same tone - the voice is hushed and amazed when talking about The Enemy, as if… — James Lileks Copy Share Image
Bob Dylan was really mad with my wife. I had asked by Rolling Stone - the only assignment I ever had for… — Nat Hentoff Copy Share Image
Harriet, Hi! Light of my eye! Come to the pictures and have a good cry, For it's jolly old Saturday, Mad-as-a-hatter-day, Nothing-much-matter-day-night! — A. P. Herbert Copy Share Image
I'm mad, true. But only about one thing. Horror movies. I love spooks. They are a friendly fearsome lot. Very nice people,… — Kishore Kumar Copy Share Image
I assume that to prevent illness in later life, you should never have been born at all. — George Bernard Shaw Copy Share Image
It was roses, roses, all the way, With myrtle mixed in my path like mad. — Robert Browning Copy Share Image
In living through this great epoch, it is difficult to reconcile oneself to the fact that one belongs to that mad, degenerate… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
We met the Jonas Brothers. Nick [Jonas] is so cute ... I don't think Reggie will get mad because [Nick] is, like,… — Kim Kardashian Copy Share Image
It is very comforting to believe that leaders who do terrible things are, in fact, mad. That way, all we have to… — Tom Wolfe Copy Share Image
An activist is someone who cannot help but fight for something. That person is not usually motivated by a need for power… — Eve Ensler Copy Share Image
I remember Chris Cooper saying to me - I was doing October Sky with him - and he said, "You know, you're… — Jake Gyllenhaal Copy Share Image
Why reasonable people go stark raving mad when anything involving a Negro comes up, is something I don't pretend to understand. — Harper Lee Copy Share Image
Nothing's riding on this, except the First Amendment to the Constitution, freedom of the press and maybe the future of the country.… — Ben Bradlee Copy Share Image
Everybody really knows what to do to have his life filled with joy. What is it? Quit hating people; start loving them.… — Norman Vincent Peale Copy Share Image
You're going to bat so many times during a season and it's not worth getting mad about. I still get frustrated, but… — Chase Utley Copy Share Image
My childhood dream was always to be on Broadway. I wanted to end up in TV and film. It's kind of flipped,… — Grant Gustin Copy Share Image
Instead of engaging in cutthroat competition, we should strive to create value. In economic terms, this means a transition from a consumer… — Daisaku Ikeda Copy Share Image
he ones that bother me the most are the media saying, "He's like the next Bill Hicks." It's supposed to be complimentary,… — Doug Stanhope Copy Share Image
Everyone always asks, was he mad at you for writing the book? and I have to say, Yes, yes, he was. He… — Nora Ephron Copy Share Image
I have read - nay, I have bought! - Carlyle's 'Latter Day Pamphlets,' and look on my eight shillings as very much… — Anthony Trollope Copy Share Image
It's true Fang and I fight, but we've never gone to bed mad. Of course, one year we were up for three… — Phyllis Diller Copy Share Image