"The problem I have with socialist utopias is there's some kind of committees trying to soften outcomes for people. I think that imposes models of outcomes for other people's lives. So in a spiritual sense there's some bit of libertarian in me. But the critical thing for me is moderation. And if you let that go far you do end up with a winner-take-all society that ultimately crushes everybody even worse."

-- Jaron Lanier

#Crush Quotes #Spiritual Quotes #Thinking Quotes

“I don't believe in the afterlife.”
“There are definitely roles within this industry that are industry-related, but to be a good actor, you really have to want to act first. At the same time, my goal was never to go to Hollywood to make movies. I think if you come here with that attitude, then you've missed a few steps.”
“Its a mathematical fact that two negatives make a positive so even under adverse circumstances think positively.”
“Brilliant ideas are gifts from God, sent to you in answer to your prayers . . . and all you need to do is act upon the ideas, one divinely guided step at a time. If you want to validate if an idea is truly heavensent, ask your angels to send you clear signs.”
“The thing is, I'm happiest when I'm on stage.”
“I cannot comment on a video that I have never seen or does not exist.”

Source : "Toronto mayor denies smoking crack, questions scandalous video's veracity" by Greg Botelho, www.cnn.com. May 29, 2013.
“Kids are really tougher than adults, but we tend to forget this in an affluent society that lets kids indulge themselves.”
“I think the key is for women not to set any limits.”

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