Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction. – E.F. Schumacher (Thanks, Arly)
Outward simplicity befits ordinary men, like a garment made to measure for them; but it serves as an adornment to those who have filled their lives with great deeds: they might be compared to some beauty carelessly dressed and thereby all the more attractive. – Jean De La Bruyere
The sculptor produces the beautiful statue by chipping away such parts of the marble block as are not needed — it is a process of elimination. – Elbert Hubbard
It has to be a very specific role for me because of my accent. I cant complain Ive been working since I got to LA. But it is hard. I have no training as an actress so I try whatever I do like school, because Im learning. – Sofia Vergara
Local politics, like everything else, are not what they used to be. But the fact is that our political system – like our physical existence – still breaks down along geographical lines. – Eric Alterman
