"I don't think things are moving toward an omega point; I think they're moving toward more diversity"

-- Clifford Geertz

#Moving Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Diversity Quotes

“A good shepherd shears his flock, not flays them. [Lat., Boni pastoris est tondere pecus non deglubere.]”
“Only worry about your own happiness, which doesnâ€™t have to be limited by anyone elseâ€™s stupidity unless you allow it to be.”
“Creativity is the ability to look at the ordinary and see the extraordinary.”
“People focus too much on weight, dress sizes, and tape measurements - and those aren't motivating. What gets me going is: I'm 52, and because I work out, I know my fitness will improve and my immune system will stay strong, and my body will prevent injuries. I like being fit, strong, coordinated, and agile.”
“There are many people making a difference. I mean, Dr. King never held an office. Gandhi never held an office. There are people who are archetypes in our society who have never held office and made a difference.”

Source : Interview with John King, www.realclearpolitics.com. March 7, 2012.
“There are some bad qualities which make great talents.”
“I stopped hating and started just being. My whole life, I had been the most defensive person you'd meet, unable to tolerate any criticism. But now I started listening and being.”
“A writer can get into a vast deal of trouble through misquotation. If you ever want to receive lots of mail, I recommend you get a Shakespeare quote wrong in a magazine or newspaper.”

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