... she knew in her heart that to be without optimism, that core of reasonless hope in the spirit rather than the brain, was a fatal flaw, the seed of death.

Jeffrey Deitch is the Jeff Koons of art dealers. Not because he's the biggest, best, or the richest of his kind. But because in some ways he's the weirdest (which is saying a lot when you're talking about the wonderful, wicked, lovable, and annoying creatures known as art dealers).

Jerry Saltz

It is, indeed, at home that every man must be known by those who would make a just estimate either of his virtue or felicity; for smiles and embroidery are alike occasional, and the mind is often dressed for show in painted honor, and fictitious benevolence.

Samuel Johnson

The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.

Ralph Nader

I would have grown up to be a gentleman adventurer if I were more of a gentleman.

Alex Potvin

Technology tools such as laptops are the kind of help that we need. A program that provides laptops for all youngsters would close a gap that most of us are not aware of, or will not admit to, which is a tremendous gap in the poor communities.

Major Owens

I love to wear lingerie. The problem is that men always rip it off too quickly. When women are dolled up in lingerie they feel sexy. So let us wear it for five minutes.

Karen McDougal

If a pig could give his mind to anything, he would not be a pig.

Charles Dickens

Great companies are built on great products.

Elon Musk

Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is.

Albert Camus

I love my accent, I thought it was useful in Gone In 60 Seconds because the standard villain is upper class or Cockney. My Northern accent would be an odd clash opposite Nic Cage.

Christopher Eccleston

I've been pleased to work with so many wonderful stars through the years. This has been an amazing journey. I hope it continues.

Keanu Reeves

The travel writer seeks the world we have lost - the lost valleys of the imagination.

Alexander Cockburn