It's a sort of patronizing idea that literature for children has to feature role models of exemplary behavior. I think not only… — Mac Barnett Copy Share Image
Rupert Murdoch gave up his Australian citizenship in order to buy television stations in the United States, which is symptomatic of the… — John Pilger Copy Share Image
Look, I think if you talk down to a kid or aim specifically at a kid, most kids aren't gonna like it,… — Brad Bird Copy Share Image
Your humble critic confesses that he has been wrestling with 'weight issues' since leaving college lo these, uh, several years ago, so… — Tom Shales Copy Share Image
Zoology, eh? That's a big word, isn't it." "No, actually it isn't," said Tiffany. "Patronizing is a big word. Zoology is really… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
It is not a question of patronizing philanthropy towards disabled people. They do not need the patronage of the non-disabled. It is… — Nelson Mandela Copy Share Image
Accomplishment is such a patronizing, dangerous word, isn't it? I haven't really accomplished anything. The most accomplished thing I've done is to… — Patrick Macnee Copy Share Image
But to manipulate men, to propel them toward goals which you-the social reformers-see, but they may not, is to deny their human… — Isaiah Berlin Copy Share Image
But really it’s condescending and patronizing not to make fun of someone because they’re old or stupid or crippled or morbidly obese.… — Paul Neilan Copy Share Image
I think one of the greatest losses to humanity was the domination of women. I think every religious system has found ways… — William P. Young Copy Share Image
Being a gal, people can be a bit patronizing. 'Oh, look at you using the computer.' They would never say that to… — FKA twigs Copy Share Image
There were dreams once upon a time, dreams now all but forgotten. On sad days I dust them off and fondle them… — Glen Cook Copy Share Image
No one can write decently who is distrustful of the reader's intelligence or whose attitude is patronizing. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I think that Hollywood is content with condescending to Black people, patronizing them, feeling sorry for us, and I think we're happy… — Harry Lennix Copy Share Image
