"There are some who become spies for money, or out of vanity and megalomania, or out of ambition, or out of a desire for thrills. But the malady of our time is of those who become spies out of idealism."

-- Max Lerner

#Ambition Quotes #Vanity Quotes #Spy Quotes

“Life's two most important questions are Why? and Why not? The trick is knowing which one to ask.”

Source : Gordon Livingston (2009). “Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now”, p.45, Da Capo Press
“My biggest loss was the Olympics. I just can't forget losing. I never will”
“Literature always anticipates life. It doesn't copy it but moulds it to it's purpose.”
“I learned that hard work and self-discipline can overcome many obstacles.”

Source : "An Interview With Justice Samuel Alito on Immigration, His Mentors and Advice for a Successful Life". Interview with Madaline Donnelly, dailysignal.com. November 09, 2014.
“I speak English, so I am no longer cute. My tongue itches for French.”
“Creating your own blog is about as easy as creating your own urine, and youâ€™re about as likely to find someone else interested in it.”
“I don't like trends. They tend to make everybody look the same.”
“Free yourself. Live your life. Stop apologizing for who you are.”

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