Georg C Lichtenberg When an acquaintance goes by I often step back from my window, not so much to spare him the effort of acknowledging me as to spare myself the embarrassment of seeing that he has not done so. – Georg C Lichtenberg Acknowledging Quotes Acquaintance Quotes Effort Quotes Embarrassment Quotes Spare Quotes Step Quotes Window Quotes There are very many people who read simply to prevent themselves from thinking. He who says he hates every kind of flattery, and says it in earnest, certainly does not yet know every kind of flattery.
Joel Salatin I always said if I could figure out a way to grow Kleenex and toilet paper on trees, we could pull the plug on society. – Joel Salatin
Lupita Nyong'o Ralph Fiennes was a pivotal influence on me. He asked me, ‘So what is it you want to do?’ I very shyly, timidly admitted that I wanted to be an actor. He sighed, and he said, ‘Lupita, only be an actor if you feel there is nothing else in the world you want to do – only do it if you feel you cannot live without acting.’ – Lupita Nyong’o
Sandra Tsing Loh We all fantasize about work that uses our creativity, is self-directed, happens during the hours we choose, and occurs in an attractively lit setting with fascinating people – you know, jobs like women have on TV. – Sandra Tsing Loh
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