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David Attenborough Quotes

It's extraordinary how self-obsessed human beings are. The things that people always go on about is, 'tell us about us', 'tell us about the first human being'. We are so self-obsessed with our own history. There is so much more out there than what connects to us.

David Attenborough

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: journalist
Nationality: british
Birth: May 8, 1926

Topics

History People Go More Human First

It's a fine line we walk on 'Warehouse 13.' We really earn our dramatic moments, but our tongues are always firmly in our cheeks. If we take ourselves too seriously, we get into trouble.

Walk Moments Trouble Seriously Line

God's forgiveness is the only thing. And, well, I take full responsibility for the adultery. It was my fault and, you know, no matter what went on, the man has to take responsibility; and I do.

Forgiveness God Responsibility Man

You just go for it and see what works. There are no rules.

You Rules Go Go For It See Just

There's something about the West Coast. The air is lighter. The vibe is chill.

Chill Air West West Coast Something

Besides numerous science courses, I had the opportunity to study philosophy, the history of architecture, economics, and Russian history in courses taught by extraordinarily knowledgeable professors.

Stanley B. Prusiner

Opportunity Science History Economics

I have never had to face anything that could overwhelm the native optimism and stubborn perseverance I was blessed with.

Sonia Sotomayor

Perseverance Optimism Blessed Face

Johnny Mercer started Capitol Records, and he brought in Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Nat King Cole. He just let them sing whatever they wanted, and it became the best record company in America.

Best King America Company Whatever

I want word of mouth to be our biggest voice.

Voice Mouth Want Word Our Biggest

As you watch 'Documented' on CNN, I ask you, my fellow Americans: What do you want to do with me? What do you want to do with us? How do you define American?

Jose Antonio Vargas

Me American You Want Ask Watch

The radio was an improvement on the telegraph but it didn't have the same exponential, transformative effect.

Improvement Same Radio Telegraph

Optimism is not inherently a superior way of viewing the world. Certainly doctors will say it might be better for one's physical health to be an optimist. But, morally speaking it may not be appropriate in certain circumstances.

Health Optimism World Better Say

Someone told me I looked like a young Tonya Harding recently, as if 'young' would soften the blow.

Me Someone Young Would Like Blow

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