William Ames Quotes

The first act of religion, therefore, concerns those things which are communicated to us from God. The other concerns those things which we yield to God.

William Ames

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GodReligionFirstActThingsUs

I've been blessed. Starting with Steppenwolf Theater and onward, learning from wonderful actors and getting to play with wonderful actors.

Jeff Perry

LearningBlessedPlayStartingBeen

But if Shakespeare himself is maybe about meaning and truth, I don't know, then he is certainly about pleasure and interest, we start with pleasure and interest, but maybe eventually it gets to meaning and truth.

Stephen Greenblatt

TruthStartMeaningKnowPleasure

For an actor working in television or film, I think it's important to understand how the medium works - how the camera and lenses work and how the sound and the editing works.

Simon Baker

WorkThinkCameraTelevisionActor

I do not want to admit to the world that I can be a bad person. It is just that I don't want anyone to have false expectations. Moviemaking is a harsh, volatile business, and unless you can be ruthless, too, there's a good chance that you are going to disappear off the scene pretty quickly.

Tom Hanks

GoodBusinessWorldChanceYouBad

The best way to escape from your problem is to solve it.

Robert Anthony

BestProblemEscapeWayYourSolve

I believe people may have a predisposition for artistic creativity. It doesn't mean they're going to make it.

Rita Dove

CreativityPeopleBelieveMeanGoing

What's natural is beautiful, and when you're not you anymore, you become a caricature.

Monica Bellucci

BeautifulYouBecomeNaturalAnymore

I want to express my deepest apology to the athletes, the people of Salt Lake City in Utah and the millions of citizens worldwide who love and respect the games.

Juan Antonio Samaranch

LoveRespectPeopleCityLakeSalt

I never wanted to be a star, and I don't really want to be famous. I just love the stability of my life. I'm a complete family guy.

Joshua Morrow

LifeFamilyLoveFamousMy LifeGuy

Global warming creates volatility. I feel it when I'm flying. The storms are more volatile. We are paying the price in more hurricanes and tornadoes.

Debbie Stabenow

FlyingFeelPriceGlobal Warming

If you listen to the great Beatle records, the earliest ones where the lyrics are incredibly simple. Why are they still beautiful? Well, they're beautifully sung, beautifully played, and the mathematics in them is elegant. They retain their elegance.

Bruce Springsteen

BeautifulGreatMathematicsSimple

To discover your mission and put it into action - instead of worrying on the sidelines - is to find peace of mind and a heart full of love.

Scilla Elworthy

LoveHeartPeaceMindActionFind

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