The corruption of the best things gives rise to the worst.
David Hume
Recitation: by Male by Female
When you have somebody in a position of power show interest in you after you've kind of been down and out, that's a big boost.
Matt Lauer
PowerYouDownKindOutBig
Our kids are in their twenties now, which is a wonderful time.
Jeff Daniels
TimeNowWonderfulKidsOurWhich
Like most writers, I write about what has happened to me as that involves the minimum amount of research.
Steven Moffat
MeResearchWriteLikeHappened
I actually have a pretty good sense of humor.
Stone Cold Steve Austin
GoodHumorSense Of HumorPretty
Too often in the past, U.S. leaders have forced Israel to pay the price for American strategic interests in the Middle East - through concessions in the peace process as well as passivity in the face of Iraqi attacks.
Ron Silver
PeacePastFaceProcessAmerican
It was clear that VA was in need of reform, and when the president asked for help, I could not say no. First, I felt I could help, and my private sector experience was relevant. Second, that this was my chance to give back to those that had stepped up to serve our country.
David Shulkin
ExperienceChanceHelpBackCountry
I grew up in a small town in Washington State, so I wasn't really aware of costume design as a career growing up, but I loved clothes. I remember I saved all my money, and the first thing that I bought was a white blazer, which was to the horror to my parents. But I have always had a strange connection with clothing.
Colleen Atwood
MoneyParentsGrowing UpSmallLoved
I've been a fan of 'The Defenders' since childhood, and Devil Slayer was always one of my favorite members of the team - especially during J.M. DeMatteis' wonderful run on the series.
Brian Keene
ChildhoodTeamDevilRunAlwaysFan
I love to laugh and dance. That's kind of my nature, though I end up always playing these angry, depressing characters.
Brendan Sexton III
NatureLoveDanceAngryEndLaugh
Reality only appears to us tragical because of the disequilibrium and confusion of its appearances.
Piet Mondrian
RealityConfusionAppearancesUs
I always wanted to be the underdog. For me, as a portrait photographer, it's the kiss of death to become well known. I did my best work when no one knew who I was. People weren't threatened by me because they didn't think I was a big deal.
Platon
WorkBestDeathKissPeopleMe
Mining asteroids will ultimately benefit humanity on and off the Earth in a multitude of ways.
Peter Diamandis
SpaceHumanityEarthWillMining
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