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Sam Kean Quotes

Our evolution could have gone in different directions a lot of times. We could have gone extinct at some points. We might not have gotten our big brains, or Neanderthals might have made it while we did not.

Sam Kean

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: writer
Nationality: american

Topics

Evolution Gone Big Brains Different

I had true rivalries. Not only did I want to beat my opponent, but I didn't want to let him up, either. I had a rivalry with Mac, Lendl, Borg. Everybody knew there was tension between us, on court and off. That's what's really ingrained in my mind: 'This is real. This isn't a soft rivalry.' There were no hugs and kisses.

Jimmy Connors

Mind Want True Opponent Real Beat

There are two types of people in this world: one who opens a packet of biscuits, has one and puts the rest back in the cupboard, and one who eats the whole packet in one go.

Jo Brand

People World Rest Back Go Two

It's almost like while you are working for the WWF everything is fine and good, but if you are no longer employed by them they want you to just drop off the face of the earth and it's like you never existed.

Jerry Lawler

Good Face You Earth Want Never

Now, I'm a failed political consultant. But sometimes fiction has a way of capturing people's imagination in a way that non-fiction doesn't. Conservatives typically haven't written much fiction - specifically political thrillers - over the years to educate, inspire and mobilize people on issues of great import, but we ought to.

Joel C. Rosenberg

Great Imagination People Inspire Way

I'm a very emotional person. If I've got something on my mind, that would stop me from giving my best.

Jeff Beck

Best Mind Me Giving Stop Person

The world of cheerleading is incredibly demanding, incredibly physical, and it has a lot of risk. The way people fly through the air is so thrilling to watch, but it takes hours and hours of practice and training.

Tom Kitt

Training Practice People Fly World

That's part of being an entrepreneur - you watch your pennies.

Tom Golisano

You Entrepreneur Pennies Watch Being

I grew up performing and singing. And acting, the idea of it just sort of fell into my lap. And I was a little hesitant at first, but I was like, 'Okay, I'll try it.'

Lucy Hale

Singing Acting Try Okay First Up

It was a very big decision when I decided to leave B. Tech to come to Mumbai. But they were always supportive. At one point, I felt I shouldn't do it. My mother encouraged me then.

Disha Patani

Mother Decision Me Mumbai Leave Big

You will launch many projects, but have time to finish only a few. So think, plan, develop, launch and tap good people to be responsible. Give them authority and hold them accountable. Trying to do too much yourself creates a bottleneck.

Donald Rumsfeld

Good Time Yourself People Think You

Georgia Southern was such a big part of me getting my start.

Cole Swindell

Me Start Georgia Big Southern Part

I'm such a brand nerd.

Bozoma Saint John

Brand Nerd