Tim Harford Quotes

It's difficult because we tend to overrate the pain of failure. We fear it too much. That's research that emerges from psychology. We think it's going to be worse than it really is. And, I think, as we get a bit older, really after we leave school or college, we quickly stop experimenting.

Tim Harford

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FailureFearPainSchoolCollege

My being some kind of celebrity - not a real celebrity, isn't a welcome part of the job.

Jimmy Wales

JobWelcomeKindCelebrityReal

I don't care how handsome or fabulous or funny the groom is, or how sweet and accommodating the bride, or vice versa. Marriage is hard.

Jenna McCarthy

FunnyMarriageSweetBrideHandsome

Post-minimalism implies music that's genre-less. Minimalism was very important because it came at a time when contemporary music had become so complex, so experimental and detached that people turned away from it. Minimalism broke that trend and brought music back to the people.

Maya Beiser

MusicTimePeopleBackImportant

I was an international studies major.

Anna Chlumsky

InternationalMajorStudies

I've always done well with pressure, always done well with awkward situations.

Michael Beasley

PressureDoneAlwaysAwkwardWell

Heaven fashioned us of nothing; and we strive to bring ourselves to nothing.

John Webster

HeavenNothingStriveBringUs

It's nice to be important, but it's important to always be nice.

Alyssa Milano

Be NiceImportantNiceAlways

I learned a lot from Bruce Springsteen and David Chase.

Steven Van Zandt

ChaseLearnedLotBruce Springsteen

When a fantasy turns you on, you're obligated to God and nature to start doing it - right away.

Stewart Brand

NatureGodStartDoingYouRight

The support down here in Rio has been amazing - between my family, Team U.S.A. and Team Kellogg's, I've felt so much love. This whole experience has been a dream come true.

Simone Biles

FamilyLoveExperienceSupportTeam

Life seems terrible and disappointing, so you need to find something you need to make you stick around. Music that makes me happiest is the saddest music, with the most emotional feel.

Josh Klinghoffer

LifeMusicMeFeelYouFind

I think basically becoming famous has taken the place of going to Heaven in modern society, hasn't it? That's the place where your dreams will come true. It's an act of faith now; they think that's going to sort things out.

Jarvis Cocker

DreamsFaithYour DreamsSocietyNow

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