“Chris: I don't know why it is, but every time I reach out for something I want, I have to pull back because other people will suffer.”
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People Quotes — page 857 of 5018
“It is easier to overcome people's judgments than to overcome our own self-judgment.”
“Other people need a full night's sleep in order to function and be healthy and alert. But I'm different.”
“Self expression is the new entertainment, We never used to question why people sit on the couch for seven hours a day watching bad TV. Nobody ever asked, Why are they doing that for free? We need to celebrate [this desire to contribute for free] rather than question it.”
“More young people are volunteering than ever before. More people are including service to others on their busy lives' to do list. The promise of America is embedded deep in our DNA, calling us to a much less shallow search for happiness and meaning.”
“Consumer habits have changed dramatically. People have gotten used to getting the news they want, when they want it, how they want it, and where they want it. And this change is here to stay. Despite all the dire reports about the state of the newspaper industry, we are actually in the middle of a golden age for news consumers who can surf the Net, use search engines, access the best stories from around the world, and be able to comment, interact, and form communities.”
“If you need help or advice, ask for it, but don't worry too much about hurting other people's feelings by not doing what they say. If your gut says no, trust it. Do what seems right.”
“Before I published anything, I dreamed of publication, but I didn't actually write for it. I imagined that writing for an audience was something for fancier people. I aspired, but mostly I wrote for myself. I wrote because it made me happy.”
“Settling other people's land is an American tradition.”
“I always do like seeing other people dance in their cars. It's one of the things that makes me happy.”
“I... keep trying to find a way to become what I'd like to be and what I could be if... if only there were no other people in the world.”
“Just imagine how interesting it would be if I were to publish a romance of the "Secret Annexe." The title alone would be enough to make people think it was a detective story.”
“I don't necessarily agree with everything I read about my films, but I wouldn't highlight a specific misconception: If people think this or that about myself or my work, they must have their reasons.”
“People in powerful positions come under scrutiny, and sometimes they get in trouble for things that their underlings did.”
“People who care about celebrity babies are creepy. What will her baby look like?! A baby. Youve seen a baby right? Itll look like that.”
“For people whose job it is to make sure we make money, there's a lot of pressure.”
“The consummate gentleman on the planet today is George Clooney, who never fails to go the extra mile for people. Every person matters to George.”
“I'm a pretty big dork. It's crazy. I'm one of those people who grew up with all kinds of musicals, but I was right at that age where 'Rent' was a big deal for me and for my friends.”
“I never like being touched, ever. People used to say I held my breath when they were hugging me. I still do.”
“I respect all religions. What I don't respect is when people use religion to attack others. I've met people across the world, in the middle of nowhere, who are just trying to survive and all they have is religion. In some why, it helps them, and I wouldn't take it away from them. There are also people who use to to hate and kill. I don't consider them religious people.”