Herbert Read Quotes

The worth of a civilization or a culture is not valued in the terms of its material wealth or military power, but by the quality and achievements of its representative individuals - its philosophers, its poets and its artists.

Herbert Read

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: poet
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: December 4, 1893 - June 12, 1968

Topics

PowerCultureQualityWorthWealth

Gas is by far and away the most important element of our energy policy.

Jim Ratcliffe

EnergyImportantPolicyAwayGas

Being embraced by the British people is a beautiful compliment for me. It feels very special.

John Grant

BeautifulPeopleMeComplimentBeing

As much as we complain about it, though, there's part of us that is drawn to a hurried life. It makes us feel important. It keeps the adrenaline pumping. It means I don't have to look too closely at my heart or life. It keeps us from feeling our loneliness.

John Ortberg

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I never quite understood why Disney hadn't made a sincere fairy tale since 'Beauty and the Beast.'

John Lasseter

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The idea that growth will remedy our debts is so addictive for politicians, but the citizens end up paying the price.

Michael Burry

GrowthEndPriceWillPoliticians

It was different when I was young, aged 20, playing the French Open. I didn't have so much experience. I just played tennis because I loved the game.

Ana Ivanovic

ExperienceGameLovedYoungTennis

If you didn't know Fred Claire, you didn't know anyone.

Rod Carew

YouKnowFredAnyoneClaire

Misery no longer loves company. Nowadays it insists on it.

Russell Baker

CompanyMiseryNowadaysLongerLoves

Intuition will tell the thinking mind where to look next.

Jonas Salk

MindThinkingLookWillNextTell

Promoting the use of sustainable and renewable rainforest products can help to stop rainforest devastation. The rainforests are much more valuable alive than cut or burned, providing a steady supply of medicinal plants, fruits, nuts and oils.

Chris Kilham

PlantsHelpStopAliveMoreSteady

I made physical objects because I know how to do something on the computer. That struck a chord with me: Most women of my generation have grown up with technology but lack the handmade creative skills of former generations. This is a big opportunity to fill that gap.

Brit Morin

WomenTechnologyOpportunityCreative

I train six days a week for four to five hours a day. I like to keep the same schedule when I'm in camp for every fight.

Wladimir Klitschko

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