- Never
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- Nov 07, 2020
Most Quotes
The extremes people notice most.
This page collects quotes built around superlatives — including a direct critique of George W. Bush's domestic policy priorities, alongside genre-film commentary on luck and poor decision-making. For a look at priority and value elsewhere, see Important quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Consequences
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is not much that even the most socially responsible scientists can do as individuals, or even as a group, about the social consequences of their activities.
- Frighten
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- Nov 07, 2020
You can discover what your enemy fears most by observing the means he uses to frighten you.
- Open
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- Nov 07, 2020
We are least open to precise knowledge concerning the things we are most vehement about.
- Ourselves
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is in most passions a shrinking away from ourselves. The passionate pursuer has all the earmarks of a fugitive.
- Only
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- Nov 07, 2020
A dissenting minority feels free only when it can impose its will on the majority: what it abominates most is the dissent of the majority.
- Government Officials
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- Nov 07, 2020
Most government officials are rushing headlong to solve the problems of 50 years ago, with their ears assailed by the sound of snails whizzing by.
- Difficult
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- Nov 07, 2020
Writing for a soap - writing for 25 characters day in, day out - is one of the most difficult jobs in Hollywood.
- Mouth
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- Nov 07, 2020
One of the most beneficial things I've ever learned is how to keep my mouth shut.
- Always
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- Nov 07, 2020
The action genre is not always the most synonymous with character development.
- Nov 07, 2020
Whoever does not regard what he has as most ample wealth, is unhappy, though he be master of the world.
- Nov 07, 2020
One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.
- Time
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- Nov 07, 2020
The time when most of you should withdraw into yourself is when you are forced to be in a crowd.
- Learning
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- Nov 07, 2020