It takes a couple of years just to get the background and knowledge that you need before you can go into detailed training for your mission. – Sally Ride
Though the general principles of statecraft have survived the rise and fall of empires, every increase in knowledge has brought about changes in the political, economic, and social structure. – John Boyd Orr
It is now for the Catholic Church to bend herself to her work with calmness and generosity. It is for you to observe her with renewed and friendly attention. – Pope John XXIII
And yet, in a culture like ours, which is given to material comforts, and addicted to forms of entertainment that offer immediate gratification, it is surprising that so much poetry is written. – Mark Strand
I like being in movies that have a great story. Im not so interested in being a Hollywood star. Its a job, you know. When you wake up at six in the morning every day for a week, it feels like hard work. – Kristen Stewart
