"In the long run, the public interest depends on private virtue."

--

Source : James Q. Wilson (1995). “On Character: Essays”, p.23, American Enterprise Institute

James Q. Wilson

#Running Quotes #Long Quotes #Virtue Quotes

“I have read true piety defined as: loving oneâ€™s destiny unconditionally â€“ and there is something in it. That is to say: I think that in a way this sort of â€œreligiousnessâ€ is the condition for real happiness.”
“In Hollywood we acquire the finest novels in order to smell the leather bindings.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“I have a bad habit of inserting my ideas into shots and things. I don't know, I don't hold back on suggesting things, but I don't have any connection to what actually happens, so I'll make a suggestion on something and then just let it go.”
“They tell you that at his age, all they do is eat, sleep, and poop. And what I've learned is they can actually do all three at the same time. Who knew?”
“Everyone's light turns on at their own time.”

Source : "US Open 2011: Rafael Nadal faces facts over matters of self-expression" by Kevin Mitchell, www.theguardian.com. September 2, 2011.
“Forget about willpower. It's time for why-power. Your choices are only meaningful when you connect them to your desires and dreams. The wisest and most motivating choices are the ones aligned with that which you identify as your purpose, your core self, and your highest values. You've got to want something, and know why you want it, or you'll end up giving up too easily.”
“As I progressed further with my project, it became obvious that it was really unimportant where I chose to photograph. The particular place simply provided an excuse to produce work... you can only see what you are ready to see - what mirrors your mind at that particular time.”
“And don't worry about your lineage poetic or natural.”

You may also like:

Arthur C. Brooks
Economic Consultant
Charles A. Murray
Political Scientist
Drew Gilpin Faust
Historian
Harvey Mansfield
Professor
Irving Kristol
Columnist
John Milton
Poet
Milton Friedman
Economist
Philip Zimbardo
Psychologist
Rudy Giuliani
Former Mayor of New York City