"The person who sits at his or her desk the longest is not necessarily the best. In fact, he or she might also be the least efficient. It's also often the case that people with family responsibilities are particularly productive at work."

-- Kristina Schroder

#Responsibility Quotes #People Quotes #Might Quotes

“didn't come from a particularly political family. My parents were regular voters. My parents didn't make enough money to contribute to campaigns, and they didn't really knock on doors for candidates when I was growing up.”
“Currently poaching threatens the very existence of the African Elephant, and my worry is that if we do not act NOW, we could be looking at a future in which this iconic species is wiped out.”
“It's a very good thing for students also to be exposed to people who aren't film students or film scholars but who work in the world of film.”
“The world is on fire! Why am I sitting in front of my computer? It is because I donâ€™t have a fire extinguisher for the world, and there isnâ€™t a global 911 to call.”
“Anytime you have anyone who thinks he or she has God in their pocket, you have the potential for disaster, ... Throughout history, the claim that God is on your side has been used to justify any action, no matter how violent or destructive.”
“Make sure your family and loved ones donâ€™t interrupt you during your writing time. If youâ€™re a lawyer or doctor, friends donâ€™t just stop by the office to chat or interrupt you from your work. But for some reason, people think writing is different. It isnâ€™t, and you need to make clear that this is sacred time.”
“The men, who labour and digest things most, Will be much apter to despond than boast; For if your author be profoundly good, 'Twill cost you dear before he's understood.”

Source : Wentworth Dillon (4th earl of Roscommon.) (1684). “An essay on translated verse”, p.11
“You know I feel very fortunate that my life has turned out the way that it has - whatever that means - I mean... you know, to say that I would be glad would mean that I planned it.”

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