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Steven Pinker Quotes

Evolutionary psychology is one of four sciences that are bringing human nature back into the picture.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: scientist
Nationality: canadian
Birth: September 18, 1954

Topics

Nature Picture Human Nature Back

I wanted to be a painter, really, when I was growing up as a kid. It was one thing that really took a grip on me.

Me Growing Up Growing Kid Up Grip

I had a strong propensity, which I still have, to be invisible. In grade school, I'd try to disappear and become formless. I lived in a very imaginary world. I loved poetry and wrote my first novel when I was 9. It was about a little girl and the people she met in the woods.

Girl School Poetry People World Try

One thing on psychology, which we've always known, is that every investor says they're long-term - and they are until the market takes a hit.

Always Psychology Long-Term Market

I make no excuses. Stefan Struve was the man that night. He earned his win fair and square.

Man Win Night Excuses Fair Earned

I like to be working and moving - the worst thing you can do to me is stick me in a room all day while you're lighting a shot. That just kills me.

Day Me Moving You Worst Room

Since 'Houston Kid,' I've got a pretty good track record. Before that, I wrote some hit songs, but I didn't come into my own until I was about fifty. Before that, I had bursts of talent.

Good Talent My Own Kid Houston Own

I've actually met quite a few of my heroes from the past.

People Writing Think Know My Own

I have no control over the audience. I have no idea what they think. My heart's pure. I can't do anything. I really can't do anything. I don't know what goes on in the crowd.

Heart Control Think Know Anything

I never read a self-help book except for the Bible.

Book Bible Never Read Self-Help

I was first elected to public office when the Reagan revolution was in full swing. Maximizing freedom guided the policies of that era, with tremendous success.

Success Freedom Revolution Swing Era

In 1988, as an unknown candidate, totally unknown, I won Iowa, came in second in New Hampshire, won South Dakota. I was ahead in every Super Tuesday state the day after South Dakota. The only problem was I didn't have enough money. I had a million dollars left, and Al Gore had three and Michael Dukakis had three and it was lights out.

Money Day Problem Enough Lights New

I like that message for my own children that you don't have to go with the flow, go with the crowd. That you can be your own person. You can be an individual, and that's valid, and that's important.

Bobby Cannavale

Children You Person Go Important

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