"If women understand by emancipation the adoption of the masculine role then we are lost indeed."

-- Germaine Greer

#Adoption Quotes #Roles Quotes #Lost Quotes

“When have you ever heard of a cantor or any artist turning anyone down when he is strongly urged to perform?”
“There is always someone better than you. Whatever it is that you do for a living, chances are, you will run into a situation in which you are not as talented as the person next to you. That's when being a competitor can make a difference in your fortunes.”

Source : Pat Summitt (1999). “Reach for the Summit”, p.155, Crown Business
“Celebrity culture, it's everywhere, isn't it? It's reality TV, Big Brother. I didn't become a footballer to be famous, I became a footballer to be successful. I didn't want to be famous. Now people want to be famous. Why? Why would you want people following you about all day?”

Source : "Ryan Giggs: Nice guy finishes first" by Simon Hattenstone, www.theguardian.com. October 1, 2010.
“As I walk back to the school on my own, I realise I'm crying. So I go back to the stories I've read about the five and I try to make sense of their lives because in making sense of theirs, I may understand mine.”
“George Harrison was also a pleasure to work with. He was one of the most famous people I've ever known, but in spite of that fame, he was such a nice and friendly guy.”
“My academic identity is that of a folklorist, and for many years I have taught only folklore courses.”
“You have to do well on third downs.”
“You can't be neutral on a moving train.”

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