"The richest persons in Africa are heads of state, governors and ministers. So every 'educated' African who wants to be rich - and there is nothing wrong with wanting to be rich - heads straight into government or politics."

-- George Ayittey

#Government Quotes #Want Quotes #Rich Quotes

“Donâ€™t expect to get anything back, donâ€™t expect recognition for your efforts, donâ€™t expect your genius to be discovered or your love to be understood. Act because you need to act”
“Children's books are often seen as the poor relation of literature. But children are just as demanding as adult readers, if not more so. I should know. I'm a children's writer myself.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Don't let negative people drain your energy. Focus on your positive energy and kill them with kindness. Energy vampires are no match for your positive energy.”
“They thought to use and shame me but I win out by nature, because a true freak cannot be made. A true freak must be born.”

Source : Katherine Dunn (2011). “Geek Love: A Novel”, p.36, Vintage
“In 1991, I co-founded my first start-up, Ink Development, which made software for an early tablet computer.”
“Some people seek meaning in life through personal gain, through personal relationship, or through personal experiences. However, it seems to me that being blessed with the intellect to divine the ultimate secrets of nature gives meaning enough to life.”

Source : FaceBook post by Dr. Michio Kaku from Feb 16, 2010
“Yes I had to dress up in drag but what fun. And now I feel like a real lady.”
“I don't believe in yesterday, by the way.”

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