"The internet has taken away a lot of personalization. A lot of people are writing articles and talking about being able to social network and making these connections but I don't think anything will replace the human connection making an actual conversation to somebody face to face."

-- Steve Mahoney

#Taken Quotes #Writing Quotes #Thinking Quotes

“The perfection of a thing consists in its essence; there are perfect criminals, as there are men of perfect probity.”
“This is a wonderful book, unique and engaging. Diaconis and Graham manage to convey the awe and marvels of mathematics, and of magic tricks, especially those that depend fundamentally on mathematical ideas. They range over many delicious topics, giving us an enchanting personal view of the history and practice of magic, of mathematics, and of the fascinating connection between the two cultures. Magical Mathematics will have an utterly devoted readership.”
“I've fallen for you like a blind roofer.”
“When I went travelling around Europe there was the Eurovision song contest on, and I got a bit dunk and we missed our train to Budapest the next day. Anyway, when I got back I kind of realised how many songs there were about people giving up things for somebody, so I thought I'd make a song about giving up things I don't have. These elaborate things that I don't have that I could give up to somebody, and I kind of thought there was kind of some sweet sentiment in that.”

Source : Source: www.coupdemainmagazine.com
“Feelings follow actions. If I'm feeling low, I deliberately act cheery, and I find myself actually feeling happier. If I'm feeling angry at someone, I do something thoughtful for her and my feelings toward her soften. This strategy is uncannily effective.”

Source : "10 instant tips to be happier now" by Gretchen Rubin, www.cnn.com. August 4, 2009.
“What is so priceless about being the selves we were created to grow into is that it's impossible to do it wrong.”
“Florida is kind of notorious. But also because it's a rich place. Phonetically, narratively, historically. I wanted to know Florida better and I could easily find stories. My relationship with Florida is fraught because I didn't want to be living there always, but then after I left I really missed it.”
“apartheid still hangs in the air like a poisonous cloud left over from chemical warfare.”

You may also like:

Doug Ford, Jr.
Politician
Hazel McCallion
Political figure
Jean Chretien
Former Prime Minister of Canada
Carolyn Parrish
Politician