"I try to help people become the best possible editors of their own work, to help them become conscious of the things they do well, of the things they need to look at again, of the wells of material they have not even begun to dip their buckets into."

-- Tobias Wolff

#Editors Quotes #People Quotes #Trying Quotes

“People were so hockey-oriented, hockey-minded, without being too critical. In Montreal, they got downright nasty sometimes.”
“There isn't one way of doing anything. I'm not saying everywhere online should be anonymous, nor do I think everywhere should use read-ID. I just want options! And for people to understand how valuable anonymity can be, and why it's worth protecting.”

Source : Source: www.sfgate.com
“High leverage is unsafe, not just for a company but the entire economy... LBOs are reducing the safety. Management loses the power to do many things. It has no margin for error and less margin for additional risk.”
“I think the audience should take away that it's okay to be smart, it's okay to be funny and well-learned. You can be from academia and be funny; you don't have to be an idiot.”
“The Palio is shrouded in mystery and secrecy, and the players can't discuss their devious schemes.”

Source : Source: blogs.indiewire.com
“Asperger's syndrome has probably been an important and valuable characteristic of our species throughout evolution.”

Source : Tony Attwood (2006). “The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome”, p.12, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
“God is an iron... and that's a hot one.”
“When he heard there was nothing to eat, he sat down and weptâ€¦ â€œWhy did I ever wake up!â€ he cried.”

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