Nicholas A. Christakis Quotes

Whether we appreciate it or not, we live out our lives surrounded by an intricate pattern of social connections... We're all embedded in this network; it affects us profoundly and we may be unaware of its existence, of its effect on us.

Nicholas A. Christakis

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LiveConnectionsAppreciateExistence

These days too many of us seem inclined to cover our ears, close our eyes, and blindly follow the most narrow, conservative tenets of religion; or else seek comfort in the ancient traditions of New Age ritual.

Joan D. Vinge

AgeEyesReligionComfortNewDays

Peter Lindbergh is the most charming man - I did a Gap commercial for him, and he was just so sweet.

Maye Musk

ManSweetHimCharmingGapJust

Making a movie is like a marathon, and commercials are like sprints - they're equally satisfying, but in different ways.

Tony Scott

MarathonDifferentLikeMakingMovie

My belief is that we were put into this world of wonders and beauty with a special ability to appreciate them, in some cases to have the fun of taking a hand in developing them, and also in being able to help other people instead of overreaching them and, through it all, to enjoy life - that is, to be happy.

Robert Baden-Powell

LifeBeautyEnjoy LifeFunHappy

I'm happy when the fans sing my name.

Mohamed Salah

HappyNameFansSing

I make a huge batch of cinnamon buns on Christmas Eve and bake them off early Christmas morning.

Christina Tosi

MorningEarlyChristmasOffMake

Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer's no. That's not America. Is there something wrong with some seven-year-old Muslim American kid believing that he or she could be president?

Colin Powell

AmericanAmericaCountryWrongShe

There's a certain degree of speculation that goes into valuations. In so far as the market supports a valuation, everyone who gets a great one deserves it, but they should also be cautious because that speculation is temporary. I saw Yahoo go from $100 billion to $10 billion. It's not a long-term measure.

Brian Acton

GreatMeasureGoEveryoneDegree

For years all I seemed to be doing was lobbying politicians and others to persuade them that European culture needed movies, and that we had to protect it.

Wim Wenders

CultureDoingMoviesOthersProtect

I tasted freedom and I really liked it.

Phil Lynott

FreedomLikedReallyTasted

The best way to make happy money is to make money your hobby and not your god.

Scott Alexander

GodBestMoneyHappyHobbyWay

The Ranelagh Gardens in Chelsea provide plenty of opportunities to walk, think and relax.

Richard Rogers

WalkRelaxOpportunitiesThink

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