John Ciardi Quotes

The Constitution gives every American the inalienable right to make a damn fool of himself.

John Ciardi

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: dramatist
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: June 24, 1916 - March 30, 1986

Topics

FoolConstitutionAmericanDamnMake

I know people want me to sort of defend myself, to sit here and be like, 'I'm a boy, but I wear make-up sometimes.' But, you know, to me, it doesn't really matter.

Andreja Pejic

MyselfPeopleMeYouKnowSometimes

Social media, despite its reputation as the ultimate agent of self-promotion, actually feeds on self-loathing.

Meghan Daum

Social MediaReputationMediaSocial

We were looking at ourselves as a store rather than a brand. When you do that, you draw thick, heavy lines around your freedom.

Robert J. Fisher

FreedomLookingBrandYouHeavy

The path I follow is still an Orthodox path. You have to follow a path; otherwise, it becomes a little bit new-age, a bit of this, a bit of that.

John Tavener

PathYouFollowLittleStillBit

You want to go to where there's competition, with guys surrounding you every day.

Tua Tagovailoa

DayCompetitionYouEvery DayWant

Memory and creativity are essential to education, but if you teach memory incorrectly, it is a total waste of time, and it will inhibit learning.

Tony Buzan

EducationLearningTimeCreativity

With guitar, I'd always mixed more sounds that occur in hip-hop, or occur on Crystal Method records, or occur at the zoo - so I've never been sort of tethered or have limited myself to the traditional rock n' roll vocabulary.

Tom Morello

MyselfGuitarZooHip-HopRockMore

Even cowards can endure hardship; only the brave can endure suspense.

Mignon McLaughlin

StrengthBraveHardshipSuspense

At its core, what's amazing about YC is you don't have to work to get in. You don't have to know anyone, so there isn't some type of old boys' club.

Michael Seibel

WorkAmazingYouKnowOldClub

I liked going to Catholic school.

Michael Keaton

SchoolGoingCatholic SchoolCatholic

I'm proud to be part of the Dr. Pepper Scholarship Giveaway. It's a great program that gives me the chance to brighten the day for some lucky college students with free tuition.

Lou Holtz

GreatDayCollegeMeChanceProud

As adults, we do know more, but we don't know enough. People can be very unthinkingly callous.

Dennis Potter

PeopleEnoughKnowMoreVery

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