Glenn Ligon Quotes

Claudia Rankine's book-length poem 'Citizen' was nominated for National Book Critics Circle awards in the categories of poetry and criticism. It is one of the most devastating takes on American culture I have read in a long time, laying bare the stakes of being black in a country long ambivalent about our presence here.

Glenn Ligon

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There's something called, 'resolution authority,' which gives the government the power to takeover a failing bank - something they didn't have pre-Lehman Brothers.

Andrew Ross Sorkin

PowerGovernmentResolutionAuthority

When I was coming up, I kept a ton of comic books, almost 300 comic books. Back in the day, they didn't used to cost that much, so I used to keep 'em, collect 'em, trade 'em.

Michael Clarke Duncan

DayBackComingUpCostTrade

For all men would be cowards if they durst.

John Wilmot

MenCowardsWould

I do believe it is important to be future-ready with a portfolio to be able to deal with however the market evolves. This is better than just forecasting accurately but in having the weapons ready to deal with the uncertainties.

Anand Mahindra

BelieveBetterReadyImportantDeal

The thing is I always believed in myself. I always believed that I was going to be the best in the world.

Robbie Lawler

MyselfBestWorldAlwaysGoing

We should understand the source of our authority and something of the keys that control its power.

Russell M. Nelson

PowerControlAuthorityUnderstand

If you ask my favourite team, I'll say Arsenal. It is a club with a good philosophy, where youngsters get their chance.

Michy Batshuayi

GoodTeamChancePhilosophyYouSay

It's one thing to be groped and harassed by passers-by, but when the state gropes you, it gives a green light that you are fair game.

Mona Eltahawy

LightGreenGameYouFairOne Thing

Sometimes, when we play against weaker teams, everyone says, 'Oh, you won because you played weaker teams.'

Luka Modric

YouPlaySometimesEveryoneAgainst

A salmi is an oldfangled, richly flavored game stew - often served, like chipped beef, over toast - that was a delicacy popular in the 1890s.

Jonathan Miles

GameOverLikeBeefToastStew

There are several paths one can take, but not every path is open to you.

Claire Bloom

PathYouPathsOpenTakeEvery

To me, a leader is someone who holds her- or himself accountable for finding potential in people and processes. And so what I think is really important is sustainability.

Brene Brown

LeaderPeopleMeThinkPotential

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