Sam Kean Quotes

Medieval alchemists, despite their lust for gold, considered mercury the most potent and poetic substance in the universe. As a child, I would have agreed with them.

Sam Kean

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ChildGoldUniverseLustPotent

The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.

Joe Paterno

WinImportantWillPrepareVital

I've always been a sucker for a dog called an Alaskan Malamute. It's like a little husky... my dad had one when he was younger.

Joe Dempsie

DogAlwaysLittleBeenLikeSucker

We are shifting from a managerial society to an entrepreneurial society.

John Naisbitt

SocietyShiftingEntrepreneurial

I guess what I learned the most was to feel lucky with what I have been able to accomplish and what I have and to feel humble about the people I have been able to work with.

Stephen Dorff

WorkHumblePeopleFeelAccomplish

I was a switchboard operator on the first season of 'Mad Men.' I was the oldest and bitterest.

Stephanie Courtney

MenMadFirstSeasonOperator

I am who I am, and I think I have a good nature, by and large. But if someone takes advantage of that good nature, well then, you know, I'm not that nice a guy.

Tom Hanks

NatureGoodI AmThinkSomeoneYou

A saint serves others, knowing that the more one serves, the greater the opportunity for the Spirit to sanctify and purify.

Russell M. Nelson

OpportunitySpiritOthersKnowing

Pink is my favourite colour. I used to say my favourite colour was black to be cool, but it is pink - all shades of pink. If I have an accessory, it is probably pink.

Roxane Gay

CoolPinkBlackSayShadesColour

I think every responsible public board at every board meeting should be discussing succession. And, of course, Walmart has a very mature board: our chairman Rob Walton and other members. So succession is an ongoing. I think when I first joined the board of directors, it was discussed then. And it's discussed at every board meeting continually.

Mike Duke

ThinkMeetingMatureResponsibleOur

Persecutions are inevitable as a Christian. We are not greater than our Master, Jesus Christ, in whose Holy Spirit we gain strength to endure.

Monica Johnson

StrengthChristianInevitableSpirit

Cristiano Ronaldo respects the fans - it's like a marriage. There are good days and bad days, but the important thing is that they love each other.

Luka Modric

LoveGoodMarriageBadImportant

I'm proud to be black and white and look the way I look. I'm proud to not speak down on women or glorify things that are unimportant.

Logic

WomenBlack And WhiteProudSpeak

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