"We think we have to work because the advertising industry has elevated wants into needs. The newspapers and the television batter us incessantly with the latest 'must-haves', whether that's shoes, videogames or patio heaters. As a result, mums think they 'have' to work at Tesco in order to buy expensive trainers."

--

Tom Hodgkinson

#Thinking Quotes #Order Quotes #Shoes Quotes

“Even if you try to copy a film shot by shot, you still can't. It's still your own film.”

Source : Interview with Briony Hanson, www.theguardian.com. January 16, 2009.
“There is no global warming problem, there isn't going to be a global warming problem. Sit back and enjoy the sunshine.”
“You should never take more than you give”
“No doubt soaring cathedrals, stirring music, moving stories and parables, help a bit. But by far the most important variable determining your religion is the accident of birth.”
“In general, an ideal partner is (a) open and nondefensive, (b) honest and nonduplicitous, (c) affectionate and easy-going, (d) mentally and physically healthy, (e) independent and successful in his or her chosen career or lifestyle, and (f) aware of a meaningful existence that includes humanitarian values.”
“Thirty-nine was the best year of my life earnings-wise. I paid off my mortgage and felt a massive sense of achievement.”
“No one who is being himself is going to be approved of all the time. The whole world could love you, but if you do not love yourself, you would not even notice. The opposite is also true - the whole world could disapprove of you, but if you love yourself, you would not even notice. Accept yourself within you and the entire world becomes totally acceptable.”
“If you have the guts to keep making mistakes, your wisdom and intelligence leap forward with huge momentum.”

You may also like:

Bertrand Russell
Philosopher
Carl Honore
Journalist
Dan Kieran
Writer
David Hockney
Photographer
Gavin Pretor-Pinney
Author
Jay Griffiths
Writer
Lenore Skenazy
Columnist
Paul Lafargue
Journalist
Samuel Johnson
Writer