Jay Griffiths Quotes

The clock, for all its precision in measurement, is a blunt instrument for the psyche and for society. Schedules can replace sensitivity to the mood of a moment, clock time can ride roughshod over the emotions of individuals.

Jay Griffiths

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I always think the second worst thing in the world is to go on stage at night, and the first worst thing in the world is sitting at home at night. For me, it's scarier to not be doing it than doing it.

Jesse Eisenberg

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You have to learn how to take care of yourself.

Jennifer Damiano

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Working on 'Skyfall' was the most enjoyable experience I've ever had on a movie, ever.

John Logan

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On the first day I got my wheelchair, I was also given all my clothes for the next day, a little pile on the chair. I was so proud of myself for getting it all on - the socks and everything. Dressing is a struggle, and it can take up to an hour and a half.

Michael Graves

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Because of the rate of technology change, forecast horizons are shrinking.

Steve Jurvetson

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If women had better access to the financial system - even so much as a basic deposit account at a bank - it would be a major step in the direction of greater wealth and greater economic empowerment.

Sri Mulyani Indrawati

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I would eat healthy at times and pig out at times. But I never had to go on a strict diet plan.

Tori Spelling

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You will put on a dress of guilt and shoes with broken high ideals.

Roger McGough

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There's a tired notion that the photojournalist has to be disengaged to be able to shoot what he shoots, and that's such a cliched idea of what the experience is. Of course they're engaged, and they're not distanced.

Michael Mann

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When I was younger, I actually wanted to be a CIA agent. Really. I even did the online questionnaire.

Lizzy Caplan

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If you tell your story well, it can help attract customers; it can help people understand your business better, and you are more approachable as a business and a company.

Jason Fried

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I feel that an understanding could be reached with Germany which would result in a lasting peace with Europe and believe that a German victory is preferable to a British and Soviet victory.

Pierre Laval

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