“Who's counting? It was, of course, the minority who were counting. It always is. Most of the women I know today would dearly like to use their fingers and toes for some activity more enthralling than counting. They have been counting for so long. But the peculiar problem of the new math is that every time we stop adding, somebody starts subtracting. At the very least (the advanced students will understand this) the rate of increase slows. ... The minority members of any group or profession have two answers: They can keep score or they can lose.” KnowsLongHas BeensTwoUseProblemTodayCoursesLosesAnswersGroupsStudentsActivityMembersRacismIncreaseFingersRateMathProfessionDiscriminationInequalityScoreMinoritiesPeculiarToesCountingFingers And Toes Book:Making Sense Source: Making Sense
“The general public is easy. You don't have to answer to anyone; and as long as you follow the rules of your profession, you needn't worry about the consequences. But the problem with the powerful and rich is that when they are sick, they really want their doctors to cure them.” WantLongProblemEasyAnswersPowerfulWorryRichConsequenceDoctorsSickMedicineProfessionCuresGeneral Public Author:Moliere
“Actors need steely determination. It's a tough profession with plenty of knocks along the way. You have to be very determined and never take 'no' for an answer.” WayNeedsActorsAnswersToughDeterminationDeterminedProfessionPlenty Author:Naomie Harris
“With a profession such as investing, people see the 'doing' as the buying and selling. It is difficult to come home from work, and answer your spouse's question, 'what did you do today?' with 'well, I read a lot, and I talked a little.' If you're not buying or selling, you may feel you aren't doing anything.” PeopleIfsFeelsWellsMayLittlesHomeTodayDifficultAnswersInvestingProfessionSellingBuyingComing HomeSpouseBuying And Selling Author:Dave Abrams
“When asked what it takes to succeed in the acting profession, Bette Davis would answer, "The courage to be hated."” AnswersActingSucceedProfessionHated Author:Frank Langella