John K. Fairbank famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

  • It's very hard to respect people on holiday - everybody looks so silly at the beach, it makes you hate humanity - but when you see people at their work they elicit respect, whether it's a mechanic, a stonemason or an accountant.

  • People will insist on treating the mons Veneris as though it were Mount Everest. Too silly!

  • Celebrity is a national drama whose characters' parts and plots are written by the tabloids, gossip columnists, websites and interactive buttons. The famous don't actually have to turn up to their own lives at all.

  • You will be better advised to watch what we do instead of what we say.

  • Mammootty sir is an idol for me.. His uniqueness in developing characters is quite amazing

  • But I guess I like playing flawed guys 'cause it gives a place for the characters to go.

  • Summer-induced stupidity. That was the diagnosis...

  • One of the marks of a truly great mind, I had discovered, is the ability to feign stupidity on demand.

  • Stupidity has a knack of getting its way.

  • Three great forces rule the world: stupidity, fear and greed.