Margaret Atwood Quotes

Myths can't be translated as they did in their ancient soil. We can only find our own meaning in our own time.

Margaret Atwood

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TimeMeaningFindSoilOwnAncient

The affinity towards suits was a functional thing for me early on because I was thrifting at secondhand shops, and it was also initially a way of grieving - my father had passed, and he used to wear suits all the time.

Jidenna

FatherTimeMeSuitsEarlyWay

'Vanity Fair' caught me at a very exciting time in my life filled with night clubs, international fashion shows, celebrities and lots of cash to go around. Sometimes things just fall into place. 'Vanity Fair' was one of those things.

Jeremy Jackson

LifeTimeMeNightFashionMy Life

The Chinese use every spare bit of an animal: cow lungs, pig ears, chicken feet, duck blood.

Jennifer Lee

AnimalFeetDuckCowPigChicken

It's a big shame, because 'Trixter' in my mind were what a real rock n' roll band is all about.

Steve Brown

MindRockShameBandRealBig

We asked ourselves what we wanted this company to stand for. We didn't want to just sell shoes. I wasn't even into shoes - but I was passionate about customer service.

Tony Hsieh

ShoesServiceStandCustomerWant

If you are not leaning, no one will ever let you down.

Robert Anthony

YouDownWillLeaningEver

There is an interesting scientific dispute about realism and optimism. Some find that very optimistic people have benign illusions about themselves. These people may think they have more control, or more skill, than they actually do. Others have found that optimistic people have a good handle on reality. The jury is still out.

Martin Seligman

GoodOptimismPeopleControlThink

If I wasn't an actress, I'd be a designer. I love interior design and inventing things that are practical but also beautiful - looking at a space and creating magic.

Deborra-Lee Furness

LoveBeautifulSpaceLookingDesign

I see theater as a simple formula. Audience plus players plus story makes the play.

Christian Camargo

SimpleStoryPlayAudienceSeePlus

I brought one big question with me to Harvard. Why do smart companies fail?

Clayton M. Christensen

SmartMeWhyQuestionFailBig

Family is my fun.

Brad Garlinghouse

FamilyFun

My family were really happy for me that I'm going to such a big club as Manchester United. They definitely were a bit nervous because of my high price, but I'm going to stay focused on proving my worth.

Anthony Martial

FamilyHappyStay FocusedMeWorth

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