Thorstein Veblen Quotes

In order to stand well in the eyes of the community, it is necessary to come up to a certain, somewhat indefinite, conventional standard of wealth.

Thorstein Veblen

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: economist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: July 30, 1857 - August 3, 1929

Topics

CommunityEyesStandWealthUpWell

Disney represents the future of filmmaking in North America.

Joe Russo

FutureAmericaFilmmakingDisney

At first, 'Family Ties' seemed to just be a wonderful project of its time. These were the Reagan years, the new conservatism. Alex P. Keaton quickly became the Fonzie of the '80s, so it seemed very much a product of its time. But I soon began to realize that it went far beyond that. These great family shows transcend whatever time they are in.

Michael Gross

FamilyGreatTimeNewBeyondFirst

Any society that doesn't take care of its weaker younger members is not one to be proud of.

Stephanie March

SocietyProudCareTake CareTake

Difficult as it is really to listen to someone in affliction, it is just as difficult for him to know that compassion is listening to him.

Simone Weil

CompassionListeningSomeoneKnow

I don't spend any time thinking about my place in history, ever. If people say I changed things, it's nice, and I take it - but if I could give it to a charity it would be useful. I really believe now that my only job in life is to achieve a state of comfort and happiness.

Russell Simmons

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The greatest gift is not being afraid to question.

Ruby Dee

GiftGreatest GiftQuestionAfraid

Democracies are slow to anger and hesitant to go to war: Voters don't want to sacrifice their children for the glory of a selfish king.

Michio Kaku

ChildrenAngerSacrificeWarKing

I'm a big, big movie fan; really, I've seen everything. I really mean that, too.

Josh Trank

MeanEverythingBigSeenFanMovie

I have the mentality that sometimes a role is just meant for someone else. If you're supposed to get a part, the light will shine on you. And if not, nothing you do is going to help.

Dawn Olivieri

LightShineSomeoneHelpYouWill

Gilligan's Island is wherever you want it to be in your mind.

Bob Denver

MindYouWantIslandWhereverYour

The child is father of the man.

William Wordsworth

FatherManChildDad

Tooting my own horn is of no interest to me... it takes you away from real life. It's a waste, and I don't find a need to sing my own praises.

Paul Stanley

LifeMeYouFindMy OwnNeed

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