Somehow, knowing that Alzheimers is coming mocks all ones aspirations – to tell stories, to think through certain issues as only a novel can do, to be recognised for ones accomplishments and hard work – in a way that old familiar death does not. – Jane Smiley
Art has two constant, two unending concerns: It always meditates on death and thus always creates life. All great, genuine art resembles and continues the Revelation of St John. – Boris Pasternak
I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality. This is why right, temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant. – Martin Luther King, Jr.
I must admit, even though Im the product of two Jewish parents, I think the Irish temper got in there somewhere, so Im going to check Moms genealogy. – Harvey Weinstein
If people are made to feel uncomfortable in the kitchen, they wont go in there. Thats why I think children learning to cook can be such a wonderful thing. – Giada De Laurentiis
Sure, I suffered a lot. But its not like the end of the world and its not who I am. I lead quite a pleasant life and Im able to divorce a perceived reality from my actual experience of life. – Ben Affleck