We're taught Lord Acton's axiom: all power corrupts, absolute power corrupts absolutely. I believed that
when I started these books, but I don't believe it's always true any more. Power doesn't always corrupt. Power can cleanse. What I believe is always true about power is that power always reveals.
Robert Caro
If you're in a bar and a certain song comes on and the vibe is just different, it evokes the kinds of things that you want to feel, and if music can do that it's a very special thing.
Julian Casablancas
I don't think I prefer writing for one age group above another. I am just as pleased with a story which I feel works well for very small children as I do with a story for young adults.
Margaret Mahy
It's not a terribly original thing to say, but I love Raymond Carver. For one thing, he's fun to read out loud.
Ira Glass
I don't think there's anything anybody's doing that the Beatles didn't at least try at some point.
Joe Perry
I like helping people.
Lori Greiner
To be Jewish is to be specifically identified with a history. And if you're not aware of that when you're a child, the whole tradition is lost.
Joyce Carol Oates
Philanthropy is the thing that I am really excited about, and having success means I can do more.
will.i.am
I think the Shiites want a theocracy.
Adnan Pachachi
There's no question that jihad historically means war.
Pat Robertson
Robert Caro
If you're in a bar and a certain song comes on and the vibe is just different, it evokes the kinds of things that you want to feel, and if music can do that it's a very special thing.
Julian Casablancas
I don't think I prefer writing for one age group above another. I am just as pleased with a story which I feel works well for very small children as I do with a story for young adults.
Margaret Mahy
It's not a terribly original thing to say, but I love Raymond Carver. For one thing, he's fun to read out loud.
Ira Glass
I don't think there's anything anybody's doing that the Beatles didn't at least try at some point.
Joe Perry
I like helping people.
Lori Greiner
To be Jewish is to be specifically identified with a history. And if you're not aware of that when you're a child, the whole tradition is lost.
Joyce Carol Oates
Philanthropy is the thing that I am really excited about, and having success means I can do more.
will.i.am
I think the Shiites want a theocracy.
Adnan Pachachi
There's no question that jihad historically means war.
Pat Robertson