“ It should tell you something that Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency invented the Taliban in the early 1990s only because Hekmatyar, its primary U.S.-bankrolled proxy in the war for c… Terry Glavin
“ When Rumsfeld gets up on television and says we have definitive intelligence that al Qaeda is working with Iraq, how is an ordinary citizen supposed to react? They won't tell you the evidence, and whe… Noam Chomsky
“ Having emotional intelligence allows you to manage your emotions, show empathy, and prevent you from getting distracted. It also helps you solve problems and be a more likable person. John Rampton
“ I remember when I grew up and Dad would take me to kindergarten in the morning, and you could smell the chips in the air from the factory nearby. Jens Lekman
“ I knew that I was loved. And that's such an important thing. And, of course, at such an early age, you take it for granted. Of course your parents love you. Of course Mrs. Hubert across the street lov… Jessye Norman
“ To really be tortured by a song, it needs to be more than just something you don't like or don't get; it has to make your skin crawl by getting under it. Strangely, that last clause could describe pro… Carrie Brownstein
“ When you talk about peace through strength, what you're talking about is the concept of deterrence. Chris Gibson
“ I often compare open source to science. To where science took this whole notion of developing ideas in the open and improving on other peoples' ideas and making it into what science is today and the i… Linus Torvalds
“ When you've finished reading every last thing by a famous writer, literary convention holds that you move on to his or her letters, the DVD extras peddled by publishers. Karan Mahajan
“ Temptation's something you have to deal with even if you're not famous. It's harder when you're famous because it's a lot more in your face, and that makes it a little more difficult to walk away from… Denis Leary
“ The Christmas market at the Barcelona Cathedral sells all kinds of things for your Nativity scene. It will also give you a good idea of Catalan culture. Jose Andres
“ No one has any faith in the tape anymore - everyone just relies on computers and considers the hardrive to be the safest option, and I don't. I think an analog tape is something you can hold. Dave Grohl
“ When you write about sports, you're allowed to engage in mischief. Nothing is at stake. Malcolm Gladwell
“ Being able to communicate with a loved one that you haven't talked to in a while because of some communication break makes their life and your life in a much better place. John Paul DeJoria
“ Oh my God, I sweat so much! You have to keep deodorant in your purse and use those deodorising wipes that cool you off a bit. Elsa Hosk
“ You are loved just for being who you are, just for existing. You don't have to do anything to earn it. Your shortcomings, your lack of self-esteem, physical perfection, or social and economic success… Ram Dass
“ The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it. Michel Houellebecq
“ When you can look at failure and say, 'What is the worst case scenario,' it's not as bad as it seems. Whitney Wolfe
