"The general consensus among historians, among the ones who can handle the fact that 'Lincoln' is, in fact, historical fiction, is that we demonstrate enormous fidelity to history and that, beyond that, we've actually contributed a line of thinking about Lincoln's presidency that's somewhat original."

-- Tony Kushner

#Thinking Quotes #Historical Quotes #Fiction Quotes

“The natural state of the football fan is bitter disappointment, no matter what the score.”
“You guys are weird," Tori said. Simon sat on the crate beside me. "That's right. We are totally weird and completely uncool. Your popularity is plummeting just by being near us.”
“I used to do horseback riding in the South, and it was just things I'd be pasting. I think my diaries was just an infantile desire to record things. I liked saving things instead of writing.”
“Forget trendy designer labels. Jeans, a sweater or a t-shirt worn under a jacket that seems welded to you. When it's just right, when you don't see the effort, it's irresistible.”
“If I wasnâ€™t winning you wouldnâ€™t care”
“A person who has no secrets is a liar. We always fold ourselves away from others just enough to preserve a secret or two, something that we cannot share without destroying our inner landscape.”
“Feminism's agenda is basic: It asks that women not be forced to 'choose' between public justice and private happiness.”

Source : Susan Faludi (1991). “Backlash: the undeclared war against American women”, Crown Pub
“Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall.”

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