People Quotes - Page 1099

I am considered an icon at the age of 20 when people like after 40s or after they die are considered icons. It's just amazing!

One thing I know, that I know nothing. This is the source of my wisdom.

I only wish that ordinary people had an unlimited capacity for doing harm; then they might have an unlimited power for doing good.

Just giving the people a great show, leaving it all on the stage. Like when I'm finished I don't want to go home with nothing, I want to leave it all there on the stage, that's what I'm thinking about before I hit the stage.

You know what, I'm probably one of the most blessed people there's ever been, and I thank God for it.

Western people often see obscenity where there is only symbolism.

The people of North America, at this time, expect a revisal and reformation of the American Governments, and are better disposed to submit to it than ever they were, or perhaps ever will be again.97. This is therefore the proper and critical time to reform the American governments upon a general, constitutional, firm, and durable plan; and if it is not done now, it will probably every day grow more difficult, till at last it becomes impracticable.

Some people say there are plenty of fish in the sea - until you find love - then there is only one.

People who express suicidal feelings are least likely to act on them.

I find that as a female boss in the music industry, it's difficult to actually be treated as if you actually are the boss and to have people act on your instructions and take you seriously. Like you call up people who are working for you and say, "I'd like to see such-and-such document," and they tell you that you don't need it. Then you have to spend time convincing them that it doesn't matter whether they think you need it or not, they're supposed to hand it to you.

People read fiction for emotion-not information

It is not religion but revolution which is the opium of the people.

[People saying to me] "You look taller on TV." I get that all the time.

The role of social media is critical because it helps to spread cognitive dissonance by connecting thought leaders and activists to ordinary citizens rapidly expanding the network of people who become willing to take action.

There's an expression in life: "You can only make one first impression." And that first impression has to be spectacular. So, I wait, and let people see it when it's ready to go. It's not a set rule, but I think it's the better way of working. People will agree with you because of your track record, but you want people to like it because it's good, not because you found it.

Picabia is a very old painter who some people try to connect me to, but I refuse such comparisons very well.

The big thing I've discovered, the big secret, is that it's all about how happy you are. It's the ultimate thing. People forget your flaws and imperfections if they see you're happy.

If anyone besides famous people knew what it was like to be a famous person, they would never want to be famous.

Some people say I’m a dreamer, others say, 'If you fall asleep at work again we’re going to have to let you go'.

If you wish to enjoy a position, find ways of being useful, hard working and cooperative with the people whose favour has given you the position

I am fourth-generation deaf, which means everyone in my immediate family is deaf. So I grew up always having 100 percent accessibility to language and communication, which was wonderful and something so many deaf people dont have.

I keep people around me that have the freedom to challenge my heart and motive.

Politicians are actors, too, don't you think? Usually, if you like people and you're outgoing, not a shy little thing, you can do pretty well in politics.

I am not antiwhite, because I understand that white people, like black ones, are victims of a racist society. They are products of their time and place.

It's perfectly OK that there are certain people who do not accept Islam at all. Therefore, to announce that I am a Muslim can rub some people the wrong way. But my aim is to show that those governments that violate the rights of people by invoking the name of Islam have been misusing Islam. They violate these rights and then seek refuge behind the argument that Islam is not compatible with freedom and democracy. But this is basically to save face. In fact, I'm promoting democracy. And I'm saying that Islam is not an excuse for thwarting democracy.