Remy de Gourmont Quotes

Industry has operated against the artisan in favor of the idler, and also in favor of capital and against labor. Any mechanical invention whatsoever has been more harmful to humanity than a century of war.

Remy de Gourmont

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: french
  • Birth: April 4, 1858 - September 27, 1915

Topics

WarHumanityLaborMoreInvention

I like the mystery of seeing someone like Mickey Rourke do his thing. I don't know how he does it, but I'm glad he does it.

Jim Parrack

SomeoneMysterySeeingKnowLikeHe

When you take away healthcare from women, you're keeping women out of the workforce because you're eliminating their choice of when to start a family.

Jessica Chastain

FamilyWomenStartYouHealthcare

'Hanna' was nice. It was Saoirse Ronan's idea. Usually, the director casts the actor, but in this case, the actor cast the director.

Joe Wright

NiceActorDirectorCastIdeaCase

By overhauling current rules and speeding the entry of competitors in the market, we encourage competition and provide our constituents with new choices and cheaper bills.

Melissa Bean

CompetitionChoicesRulesNewBills

I don't know why we have this shame about obesity, but it's kind of a good thing that we have this shame about obesity - we shouldn't accept the fact that everyone is obese.

Max Joseph

GoodKnowKindWhyAcceptShame

I don't want to feel shamed into making a choice about my physical appearance or my body... or even about the choices I make about my life. I want to be feel empowered and inspired because they feel good to me.

Tracee Ellis Ross

LifeGoodMeFeel GoodChoicesBody

I used to pretend that I was Tom attacking Jerry, who was drawn on the ball.

Monica Seles

BallPretendUsedWhoDrawnTom

The guys in my band are great-we watch movies, we eat pizza, take walks, read books. Everybody has a really great sense of humor. And my boyfriend comes and visits me on the road.

Lisa Loeb

GreatHumorPizzaMeRoadMovies

I want barriers to be broken down for women.

Christen Press

WomenBrokenDownWantBarriers

Listen, I've been pretty fortunate. And if I've been underrated, it's actually been something I've been able to work with; I can surprise people. It sets me up to exceed expectations, so I don't mind.

Brad Pitt

WorkPeopleMindMeExpectationsUp

Passion must be concealed in a society where cold reserve and indifference are the signs of good breeding.

Anton Chekhov

GoodPassionSocietyColdSigns

London 2012 was the toughest time in our relationship but also the best. Things could get fractious - we were both competing for gold - but standing next to my brother on the start line for a home Olympics was so special. I remember saying: 'Let's go.'

Alistair Brownlee

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