Way Quotes - Page 667

Civilisation is only a pretense. In crisis we have become mere apes again, forgetting the rational biped of our pretensions and instead becoming the hairy primate at the mouth of the cave, screeching at the enemy wishing it would go away, fingering the heavy stone we will use the moment it comes close enough

How clever of me. I have found such a pathway into hell that I can never get back out.

It just gripes me hollow, the way God always sneaks in to take the credit.

To expect wickedness from human beings is the best way I know of to avoid surprises. And when I am surprised, it's always pleasantly.

God, our genes, our environment, or some stupid programmer keying in code at an ancient terminal - there's no way free will can ever exist if we as individuals are the result of some external cause.

I buy way too many books.

Let's fly away and live forever

The ways of love are strange and hard: The love you want is always barred; The love you have you want to change. The ways of love are hard and strange.

Yet does illustrating in a new way signify a new way of seeing?

Immersing oneself in the problems of a book is a good way to keep from thinking of love.

Actually, it's the other way round. In a poor country, the only consolation people can have is the one that comes from their beliefs.

I believe that whenever I want to learn something I can learn it much better and faster by myself if I'm motivated to learn it as opposed to kind of doing it in more a standard, institutionalized way.

When I read poetry, I read it aloud. It's so much better that way.

What I know for sure: Having the best things is no substitute for having the best life. When you can let go of the desire to acquire, you know you are really on your way.

It is very true, that the way you think creates reality for yourself.

You really can change. Your reality is based on the way you think.

The pathway to your best life isn't the route of denial. It's owning every moment.

If you're going to binge, literature is definitely the way to do it.

You become excellent, and when you become excellent, no-one can take that away from you.

The best way to look at aging is to see it as an opportunity to leave what didn't work behind and step boldly into a brand new future.

First of all, being a woman is an incredible asset in many ways in making documentaries. You can be less intimidating, you have a heightened emotional sensitivity and you have the ability to listen to multiple conversations at one time and multi-task.

There is something eminently Chilean about avoiding confrontation, or about not clarifying the way you feel sometimes. It's a particular culture, where emotions are not discussed as profusely with your family or friends, nor shown in an explicit manner.

The only way to ensure a film is going to sell is put Will Smith in it and you open it in 3,000 theaters and make sure we have all the top promotional spots in each venue.

The key to success is to love what you do or to do what you love, no matter if you're doing it big time or in a small way.

Meeting Helen Mirren was a fabulous experience. I had played it out in my mind, how I should greet her when we would be introduced. But the way we met was funny because I just didn't recognise her!