Virginia Postrel Quotes

In the fall of 1978, I left the religious, conservative, biracial, slow-paced culture of South Carolina for the secular, liberal, multi-ethnic, intense culture of Princeton University. Like most immigrants, I was looking for a better life in a place I only half understood.

Virginia Postrel

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: January 14, 1960

Topics

LifeCultureLookingBetterFall

Once artists are expected to shock, it's that much harder for them to do so.

Jerry Saltz

ArtistsShockMuchExpectedOnce

While I'm leader, nothing will be off limits - there will not be one policy, one rule, one way of working which cannot be changed.

Johann Lamont

LeaderLimitsNothingWillWayRule

I think I am the oldest member and have been in good standing longer than any other member of this church.

John Harvey Kellogg

GoodI AmThinkChurchStanding

I started with no money. I had to borrow money in the beginning. I'm always a dreamer. I dream and envision what to do, then my wife will help me realize those dreams. I always conceptualize.

Andrew Gotianun

DreamsMoneyWifeBeginningMeHelp

It's interesting that the wondrous 'Hamilton,' which I could not be more ecstatic about, has taken a long time to perfect to bring it to Broadway. And it wouldn't have been possible if it was developed in the commercial theatre from the get-go.

Andrew Lloyd Webber

TimeTheatreInterestingPerfect

We can be critical of the things that we love. That is possible.

Anita Sarkeesian

LovePossibleThingsCritical

From the outside, being an artist seems like a dream life, but there are much darker aspects to it.

Jean-Michel Jarre

LifeArtistDreamOutsideSeems

Ang Lee is very precise. He will show you everything, and will let you know what he is thinking about the whole project. There are a lot of rehearsals before shooting, and you already reach a certain standard. Then he will ask for more.

Tony Leung Chiu-Wai

ThinkingReachYouKnowWillMore

I come from the tradition of a big Irish family that loves to sing. I love to perform.

Robbie Williams

FamilyLoveTraditionIrishBig

Today's Little Leaguers, and there are millions of them each year, pick up how to hit and throw and field just by watching games on TV. By the time they're out of high school, the good ones are almost ready to play professional ball.

Mickey Mantle

GoodTodayTimeSchoolHigh School

As a rule, I am very careful to be shallow and conventional where depth and originality are wasted.

Lucy Maud Montgomery

I AmShallowOriginalityDepthRule

Football coaches don't have real problems.

Lou Holtz

FootballProblemsRealCoaches

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