- Nov 07, 2020
Time Quotes
Quotes marking moments across time.
This page brings together quotes where time plays a role - the surprising history behind common words, warnings about how quickly secrets become outdated once discovered, and fond memories of early scientific curiosity encouraged by family. It pairs well with Family Quotes for related reflections.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Political
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- Nov 07, 2020
One of the most pervasive political visions of our time is the vision of liberals as compassionate and conservatives as less caring.
- Important
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- Nov 07, 2020
The next time some academics tell you how important diversity is, ask how many Republicans there are in their sociology department.
- Hero
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- Nov 07, 2020
But at the same time, the commonplace statement about them is true: every character is the hero of his own story. Each has a justification for his actions that is convincing to him. It's fun to give these people voices.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
I do want to write about Jane Whitefield again, but only when I have a good enough idea - something I've figured out about her that's news and that's worth a reader's time.
- Alone
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- Nov 07, 2020
You have very accurately described the difficulty of presenting my books on film: many of my characters are alone most of the time, and when they do talk, what they say is mostly lies. That can make for a pretty confusing film.
- Day
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- Nov 07, 2020
I had an extremely boring time doing 20 to 30 trades a day while everyone was talking about baseball or basketball. So I stood there fantasizing about a device that could do the same thing I was doing.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
I think if you look back through time, the history of income, wealth and taxation is full of surprise. So I am not terribly impressed by those who know in advance what will or will not happen.
- Growth
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- Nov 07, 2020
When inequality gets too extreme, then it becomes useless for growth, and it can even become bad because it tends to lead to high perpetuation of inequality over time and low mobility.
- I Am
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- Nov 07, 2020
Yeah, I am in favor of migration. But I am also in favor of education. But at the same time, I am in favor of progressive taxation. I think we need all of this. I think we don't have to choose one.
- Making
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have this guitar on which I occasionally kill time making up rock n' roll lyrics.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
We really think it is a good thing for scientists to spend a little bit of their time either in the community or in schools or helping to train high school teachers.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
For me, like anyone, you want to go into a movie and have an enjoyable time where you're just involved.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
If we can enhance the experience, more people will spend more of their leisure time with us.
- Mistakes
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- Nov 07, 2020