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Noam Chomsky Quotes

The 'free-floating intellectual' may occupy himself with problems because of their inherent interest and importance, perhaps to little effect.

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: activist
Nationality: american
Birth: December 7, 1928

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Problems Intellectual Little May

There is no one who is more conflicted in the Marvel Universe, in my opinion, than Matthew Murdock. Is he his father's son, or is he the son of his father? Is he someone who is going to solve the world's problems in a court room, or is he someone who is going to solve the world's problems with his fist?

Father Son Opinion World Problems

I need a big picture. I can't just do a collection of songs; that doesn't work for me.

Steven Van Zandt

Work Me Picture Big Picture Need

I mentioned that I received a scholarship to Episcopalian school, and the model for the school was 'From each according to his or her ability and to each according to his or her need.' And it's something that is still really important to me in thinking about how I prioritize what I do with my life.

Life School Me Thinking My Life

When I was a kid, I think I wanted to be Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Think Kid Arnold Wanted I Think

I really only ever go on sun holidays so in my experience I prepare myself for the beach.

Myself Beach Experience Sun Holidays

Even if one tree falls down it wouldn't affect the entire forest.

Nature Tree Forest Down Affect Even

That's the problem with news interviews, you work your tail off to get prominent figures in the news on the radio, but once they've been on, the event passes, the urgency, the issues you talked about evaporate.

Work Problem You News Urgency Radio

I've got to make sure I'm keeping weight on.

Got Sure Weight Make Keeping

When I was 18 or 19, my one ambition was to make a film.

Ambition Film Make

Nothing wilts faster than laurels that have been rested upon.

Percy Bysshe Shelley

Nothing Been Faster Than Laurels

All who have taken it upon themselves to rule over others have incurred hatred and unpopularity for a time; but if one has a great aim to pursue, this burden of envy must be accepted, and it is wise to accept it.

Great Time Wise Envy Burden Aim

Lightning is something which, again, we would rather avoid.

Richard Branson

Lightning Something Avoid Again

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