Patch Adams Quotes

If we don't change from a world society that worships money and power to one that worships compassion and generosity, I think we'll be extinct by mid-century. I don't say that as an alarmist or as a pessimist.

Patch Adams

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ChangePowerMoneyCompassionWorld

I have dreams that I will reach balance in my life, and, at forty-one, I have none.

Andrew Breitbart

LifeDreamsBalanceReachMy Life

America may be unique in being a country which has leapt from barbarism to decadence without touching civilization.

John O'Hara

AmericaUniqueCountryCivilization

When Walt Disney was making his films, he trusted his instincts and made films for himself, but they appealed to everybody, not just kids.

John Lasseter

InstinctsJustKidsMakingMadeHe

MTV definitely has the effect of narrowing the range of music that hits the mainstream. On the other hand, isn't that the effect of television in general?

Ann Powers

MusicTelevisionHandRangeGeneral

Before college, I acted in my room, to classical music, because music tells stories. I'd put on a record and proceed, silently. I'd keep putting the needle back to a certain segment because I hadn't died well enough. I had to really, really feel dead. I'd love to do a death scene.

Amanda Plummer

LoveMusicDeathCollegeEnough

Whenever I was on the pitch, I always tried to win.

Michel Patini

WinAlwaysTriedPitchWhenever

Technology, you know. I'm pretty horrible. I use it, but mostly I like to view it from afar. But I'm still fascinated by it.

Michael Keaton

TechnologyViewYouKnowPrettyUse

When you're growing up and thinking about being a footballer, you want to make as many caps and play as many games as you can.

Ashley Cole

Growing UpThinkingYouPlayGrowing

If I hadn't been an actor, I probably would have been a social worker.

Pierce Brosnan

ActorSocialBeenWouldWorker

I always knew Andy Hageman would publish incredible eco stuff.

Timothy Morton

AlwaysPublishIncredibleStuffKnew

People are craving this great progress in electronics, going after computers, the Internet, etc. It's a giant progress technologically. But they must have a balance of soul, a balance for human beauty. That means art has an important role.

Mstislav Rostropovich

BeautyGreatArtSoulProgress

Those who refuse to reform may not make mistakes, but they will be blamed for not assuming their historical responsibility.

Li Keqiang

ResponsibilityMistakesWillMayWho

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