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James S. Coleman Quotes

In a high school, the norms act to hold down the achievements of those who are above average, so that the school's demands will be at a level easily maintained by the majority.

James S. Coleman

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: sociologist
Nationality: american
Birth: May 12, 1926 - March 25, 1995

Topics

School High School Down Will High

The inspiration of the Bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it.

Robert Green Ingersoll

Ignorance Gentleman Bible Inspiration

I am not an expert in this field but I do try to keep up to date with the Bundesliga. And I do follow World Cups and European Championships more closely.

Angela Merkel

I Am World Try More Follow Expert

It was difficult every ten days having a new director. I'm a real collaborator and, as an actor, I want to be directed. It's hard for me to shift gears.

Jeanne Tripplehorn

Me New Want Actor Difficult Hard

The military likes to figure out how to do something, put it in a manual or an operating procedure, and perfect doing it, and have everyone do it the same way. I don't like that.

Stanley A. McChrystal

Doing Perfect Way Military Same Out

To catch a husband is an art; to hold him is a job.

Simone de Beauvoir

Relationship Art Job Husband Him

Sometimes I think we're exposed to things we shouldn't be exposed to too early. I think that sets the tone to a person's whole life. Trauma.

Tracy Morgan

Life Think Early Person Sometimes

Maybe it took a little time, or we're a little late, but finally we're recognizing that international stars are fantastic. They're the greatest actors in the world, and few people know that.

Rob Marshall

Stars Time People World Late Know

I try to work out daily in the morning hours. This drives up energy levels dramatically. You'll feel more inspired. And you'll need less sleep.

Robin S. Sharma

Work Daily Morning Sleep Energy You

But some things are the same. My mother still owns the house I grew up in, on what would now be called a cul de sac, but which the sign on the corner called a dead end street.

Mink Stole

Mother End House Now Street Dead

So many girls and guys want to find a girlfriend and settle down. But it's fun to be single.

Brody Jenner

Fun Find Down Want Settle Single

I no longer wield the power of the office for the government of the church, but in the service of prayer I remain, so to speak, within St. Peter's bounds. St. Benedict, whose name I bear as pope, shall be a great example in this for me. He showed us the way to a life which, active or passive, belongs wholly to the work of God.

Pope Benedict XVI

Life Work God Power Great Service

No harm will come to me. The Assembly is prepared to treat us leniently.

Marie Antoinette

Me Treat Will Us Come Harm