"The merit of a democratic regime rests on one's continual willingness to exchange views, and to compete on the basis of individual merit and capacities."

“Sharks are declining globally ...”

“I realized that the good stories were affecting the organs of my body in various ways, and the really good ones were stimulating more than one organ. An effective story grabs your gut, tightens your throat, makes your heart race and your lungs pump, brings tears to your eyes or an explosion of laughter to your lips.”

“A boat can't have two captains.”

“A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking about real money.”

Source : "Farrell: Channeling Everett Dirksen" by Vince Farrell, www.cnbc.com. August 6, 2009.

“I always like to leave art and music open to interpretation.”

Source : "‘It’s Time’ for Imagine Dragons: An Interview With Front Man Dan". Interview with Jon Chattman, www.huffingtonpost.com. May 2, 2012.

“I act on impulse and I go with my instincts.”

“The only place you're sure to find love is at the end of a letter from your mother.”

“It's always the same: mediocrities are over-valued and great men are rejected.”

Source : Anton Webern (1975). “The path to the new music”, European Amer Music Dist Corp