If non-linear leaps in intelligence and ability are possible, why haven't these effects been observed in our schools? I believe the answer lies in the profound inertia of human thought: when an entire society believes something is impossible, it suppresses, by its very way of life, the evidence that would contradict that belief.

There's no point in swanning through and being cool as a breeze in every scene. It's not really that interesting. Even if you're a superhero.

Michael Fassbender

In each action we must look beyond the action at our past, present, and future state, and at others whom it affects, and see the relations of all those things. And then we shall be very cautious.

Blaise Pascal

Progress however, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step.

Samuel Smiles

I buy when other people are selling.

J. Paul Getty

I'm happy about my decision and I haven't once said, 'I wonder if I made the wrong decision.' I know it's the right one.

Brett Favre

Understanding is a two-way street.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Tis the good reader that makes the good book.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Three-fourths of the mistakes a man makes are made because he does not really know what he thinks he knows.

James Bryce

And what does she mean by love, anyway? People use that word and mean all sorts of things by it.

Jude Morgan

Nobody works as hard for his money as the man who marries it.

Kin Hubbard

I want someone who can keep me on my toes, has a good sense of humor and a good heart.

Carmen Electra

'Tis ill talking of halters in the house of a man that was hanged.

Miguel de Cervantes