We have lots of evidence that putting investments in early childhood education, even evidence from very hard-nosed economists, is one of the… — Alison Gopnik Copy Share Image
'Frankenstein' did not invent the fear of science; the novel found its audience because it dramatized anxieties that already existed. Although popular… — Virginia Postrel Copy Share Image
“Here one comes upon an all-important English trait: the respect for constituitionalism and legality, the belief in 'the law' as something above… — George Orwell Copy Share Image
I'm not sure about prizes. I don't know how far you can seriously raise public consciousness about poetry. Having a 'National Poetry… — John Fuller Copy Share Image
Interpreting anyone's marriage - a neighbor's, let alone the president's - is extremely difficult. And yet, examining the first couple's relationship -… — Jodi Kantor Copy Share Image
Jeans fit the mature male one of two ways, both dirigible in nature. You make a public impression that's either Hindenburg or… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
“A "knowing" public is a consenting public. We know what is really going on. Time to do something about it.” — Psyche Roxas-Mendoza Copy Share Image
Calling out people for not voting, what experts term 'public shaming,' can prod someone to cast a ballot. — Charles Duhigg Copy Share Image
I think there's not much patience for organized labour, period, public or private sector. — Kathleen Wynne Copy Share Image
There was an ITV television production of the second novel I wrote, called 'Murder of Quality.' It was a little murder story… — John le Carre Copy Share Image
I was quite convinced that I didn't want to be a lawyer. But I felt that law school would be a useful… — Kevin Warsh Copy Share Image
On the third stage is used for medicine, it is not known to the public. — Betty Hill Copy Share Image
There are three opportunities that you have during a general election campaign where you can substantially move the needle of public opinion.… — Mark McKinnon Copy Share Image
Hamas was born to destroy. Hamas does not know how to build. I doubt they will be able to build a modern… — Mosab Hassan Yousef Copy Share Image
Should we tolerate debate within feminism's ranks? Undebatable! But it's not so simple: women are socialised to avoid conflict; when we do… — Robin Morgan Copy Share Image
Any urbanist has to appreciate New York City and the way it works. The public transit is astonishing. — Mick Cornett Copy Share Image
Would I be happy just practicing law? No. Would I be happy just doing TV and speeches? No. I want to do… — Ed Rendell Copy Share Image
Congress hasn't declared war on the countries - the majority of them are our allies - but without asking for public permission,… — Edward Snowden Copy Share Image
I started out doing improvised voices when I started working in a program where I read for kids in schools. I had… — Steven Blum Copy Share Image
I've always felt, with 'The Iliad,' a real frustration that it's read wrong. That it's turned into this public school poem, which… — Alice Oswald Copy Share Image
I'm an entertainer. I don't go round saying I'm a paragon of virtue, so that is clearly not in the public interest. — Steve Coogan Copy Share Image
The United States is considered a puritanical society by many Western nations. For example, they can't believe we hassle public servants like… — Bill O'Reilly Copy Share Image
