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William Julius Wilson Quotes

The worst thing we could do is impose time limits and then expect people to sink or swim once they move off welfare.

William Julius Wilson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: sociologist
Nationality: american
Birth: December 20, 1935

Topics

Time People Limits Worst Expect Off

In the past, I used to rely on the randomness of working with samples, which was a good way because it threw you in a completely different direction. You just thought, 'What if I take this samba drum and combined it with an '80s synth line or something from this record?'

Good Past Direction Thought You Way

We are trying to communicate a fulfilled ideal. Does anybody remember laughter?

Laughter Remember Trying Communicate

Generally, the best recording is the original cast, because that's the way the piece grew: integrally, with them.

Stephen Sondheim

Best Way Original Recording Cast

I think that some people get wrapped up in their own egos. They need to see certain album sales and certain monuments.

Solange Knowles

People Think Monuments Sales Need

The loss of courtship in modern days - like, people don't court anybody anymore. There's no beauty about it.

Sofia Vassilieva

Beauty People Loss Days Modern Like

Journalism isn't about how smart you are. It's not about where you're from. It's not about who you know or how clever your questions are. And thank God for that. It's about your ability to embrace change and uncertainty. It's about being fearless personally and professionally.

Change God Smart Fearless Thank God

While I have worked hard to bring folks to the middle to craft common-sense solutions to the many problems that confront our nation, Washington is mired in gridlock, gamesmanship and constant partisan bickering.

Problems Washington Craft Hard Bring

While our nation faces many challenges that must be met regarding homeland security and our military readiness, it is imperative that we live within our means and wisely spend taxpayer dollars.

Live Challenges Security Military

When I became a mother, there was no doubt in my mind that it would be the most vital and important job I would ever have because I knew firsthand what it was like not to have a mother.

Janette Rallison

Mother Job Mind Doubt Important

I'm not really the cool dude at all.

Jonny Lee Miller

Cool Dude Really

At Foundry Group, we always look for companies that we think build magic into their products. Occipital has been one of those companies.

Think Magic Look Group Build Always

Poesy must not be drawn by the ears: it must be gently led, or rather, it must lead, which was partly the cause that made the ancient learned affirm it was a divine, and no human skill, since all other knowledges lie ready for any that have strength of wit; a poet no industry can make, if his own genius be not carried into it.

Strength Lie Genius Ready Skill Wit

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