Stephanie Coontz Quotes

Contrary to the fears of some pundits, the ascent of women does not portend the end of men. It offers a new beginning for both. But women's progress by itself is not a panacea for America's inequities.

Stephanie Coontz

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: August 31, 1944

Topics

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I owe it to my children to secure their future.

Amber Frey

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I wanted to do something about a really optimistic character: a character who was so optimistic, no one could burst her bubble.

Amy Heckerling

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I always had to fight for the chance to get people to hear me.

Alyssa Edwards

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It's important that people are open. Some people say, 'I'm going to be a doctor,' and they're a really good doctor. But for the rest of us, it's a big question mark. Just giving yourself a break, letting yourself try new things, and when something doesn't work out, moving along... it's all we can really do.

Sophia Amoruso

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Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play.

Mike Singletary

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Where there is an open mind, there will always be a frontier.

Dorothea Brande

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I've never been to a race car race before.

Christina Ricci

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I would say my whole universe is probably categorized as guerilla marketing. For a long time, I had a line which was, 'Whenever I hear the word 'marketing,' it makes me throw up a little bit in my mouth.'

Brad Feld

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Chris Guest is the godfather of improvisational comedy.

Tom Bennett

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Manifold subsequent experience has led to a truer appreciation and a more moderate estimate of the importance of the dependence of one living being upon another.

Richard Owen

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In American history, it's about hard work and self-reliance. It's not about collecting giveaways or being on unemployment forever. That the economy moves ahead for people who are going to work to realize the American dream, own a home, send your kids to college. I think it's the founding cornerstone of America.

Ryan Zinke

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I knew at an early age I wanted to act. Acting was always easy for me. I don't believe in predestination, but I do believe that once you get where ever it is you are going, that is where you were going to be.

Morgan Freeman

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