Sebastian Junger Quotes

In some ways, risk-taking is the ultimate act of self-indulgence, an obscene insult to the preciousness of life. And yet, how can one dismiss something that persists despite every reasonable theory that it shouldn't?

Sebastian Junger

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: author
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 17, 1962

Topics

LifeInsultTheoryActSomething

I believe to go along to get along is unpatriotic. I believe that agreeing with your government on everything they do is unpatriotic. I believe a patriot stands up and holds your government's feet to the fire. Because if you do that, you will get good government.

Jesse Ventura

GoodFireGovernmentBelieveFeet

I'm inspired by films from the early '50s, especially Jean Simmons in 'The Clouded Yellow' - and by vintage swing, psychobilly gigs, sea shanties, and English folklore.

Maxine Peake

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I made about 56 movies, I think. Not that many.

Angela Lansbury

ThinkMoviesMadeI ThinkMany

I don't think people realize how life-altering running for president is.

Steve Bannon

PeopleThinkPresidentRealizeHow

I started to write in 2001. I wrote the books for the fun of it. It was an old idea I had had since the nineties.

Stieg Larsson

FunWriteOldNinetiesStartedIdea

Lack of etiquette and manners is a huge turn off. Men who don't behave decently are irritating. Also, I don't like guys who show off. When will guys realize that girls hate showoffs!

Shraddha Kapoor

HateMenMannersWillRealizeTurn

I loved playing Shaun, he's not that different from me.

Simon Pegg

MeLovedPlayingDifferentHe

Changes like the telephone and telegraphy, which tend to reduce the cost of organizing spatially, will tend to increase the size of the firm.

Ronald Coase

OrganizingWillChangesSizeCost

Dropbox looks really simple to the end user and is extremely magical and just works. But under the hood, the complexity of the technology is huge. The amount of work it requires to store, scale and move this data is pretty intense.

Ruchi Sanghvi

WorkTechnologySimpleEndData

Is it possible Hanukkah doesn't inspire folksy songs? Plot lines may be a part. The Christmas story has a lot of material to work with. There's Jesus and his birth, the wise men, their gifts and tons of frankincense.

Matisyahu

WorkMenWiseStoryInspireBirth

As a mom, I understand how important it is to ensure kids start their day right and always make sure my kids have a nutritious breakfast. One in five U.S. children live in homes where food is not always available, which is why I partnered with Kellogg's on their 'Share Your Breakfast' campaign, which provide breakfasts to kids in need.

Monica Potter

LiveChildrenFoodDayBreakfast

I'm not eager to jump into marriage again. I'm in the corner right now, wearing my dunce cap. That area is obviously a nightmare.

Lisa Marie Presley

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