"The steep ride up the and down the energy curve is the most abnormal thing that has ever happened in human history. Most of human history is a no-growth situation. Our culture is built on growth and that phase of human history is almost over and we are not prepared for it. Our biggest problem is not the end of our resources. That will be gradual. Our biggest problem is a cultural problem. We don't know how to cope with it."

-- M. King Hubbert

#Curves Quotes #Growth Quotes #Energy Quotes

“Normally, when I skydive, even in winter, I wear very thin gloves. I want to be flexible, with fast reactions.”
“Most of the lyrics are rooted in my own experiences. But there is some sheer fabrication.”
“Moderation is essential in all things, madam, but never in my life have I failed to beat a teetotaller.”
“I hated the reflection in the mirror. I wanted so much to be someone else... I thought that if I was thinner, the rest of my life would change.”
“I loved the masculine style of dressing of Katharine Hepburn, who came from the same town that I came from. I was fascinated by the way she wore trousers. So I think the romanticism of the movies also influenced my life and my interest in fashion greatly.”

Source : Source: www.interviewmagazine.com
“He who possesses most must be most afraid of loss.”
“I definitely learned to communicate with other musicians better. I used to feel so intimidated by guys who can read notes, like, "Oh my god, they're gonna think I'm not even gonna be able to sit at the table." But I've come to see that a lot of these musicians don't know how to read music either, and that made me feel good. I could just come up with ideas or show somebody things and get the ideas across.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com
“If you love language, it will love you back.”

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