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Dale T. Mortensen Quotes

Every great achievement is but a small peak in the mountain range of contributions.

Dale T. Mortensen

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: economist
Nationality: american
Birth: February 2, 1939 - January 9, 2014

Topics

Great Achievement Mountain Small

Prudence is not hesitation, procrastination, or moderation. It is not driving in the middle of the road. It is not the way of ambivalence, indecision, or safety.

Safety Road Driving Procrastination

I was not really scared on my spacewalks. We practice so much and need to stay so focused that it has a calming effect on me. I do a kind of visualization and meditation in the airlock prior to going outside, to guide my first activities once I get out in space.

John M. Grunsfeld

Practice Space Me Meditation Kind

I guess it's nice to know I still resonate in people's minds.

People Know Nice Minds Still Guess

The frame of the cave leads to the frame of man.

Stephen Gardiner

Man Cave Frame Leads

Turkey can be a bridge to regimes and actions the United States can't reach. Turkey can talk to people the United States can't talk to.

People Bridge Reach Talk United

I'm a fan of the Strokes, so my big fantasy was that one day I would get to sing with them.

Day Fantasy One Day Big Get Sing

Drag is pastiche and parody and satire. Drag queens are never meant to be stars. We make fun of stars. Drag queens are the people that 'point' at the star.

Stars Fun People Meant To Be Never

After every movie, I always kick myself for the same things-didn't do enough, not enough variation, not enough interesting choices, too bland.

Myself Choices Interesting Enough

I just always make honest music. I just always kinda do what I wanna do.

Music Always Honest Make Just Kinda

I have six children, and we neglect our older ones more. Because we were so busy trying to make a living, we just say hello and goodbye... I'm sure those things stick with you.

Children Goodbye Busy Trying You

When I was 10, we drove to Disney World. When we arrived, what impressed me most was the meticulous attention to detail; there wasn't a gum wrapper anyplace.

Me Detail World Attention Gum Most

The only difference between suicide and martyrdom is press coverage.

Chuck Palahniuk

Suicide Difference Only Press

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