“When you write something new about science, other scientists may not like it but they pay attention because it is subject to proof. When you write something new about art, it is subject only to the reader's discomfort, and will probably be rejected.” WritingMayArtPayAttentionSubjectsReaderScientistProofPay AttentionSomething NewRejectedDiscomfort Author:Walter Darby Bannard
“He who recognizes no higher logic than that of the shilling may become a very rich man, and yet remain all the while an exceedingly poor creature; for riches are no proof whatever of moral worth, and their glitter often serves only to draw attention to the worthlessness of their possessor, as the glow-worm's light reveals the grub.” MenMayLightPoorAttentionMoralRichHigherCreaturesDrawsLogicRichesProofWormsGlitterRich ManWorthlessnessGlow Worms Book:Self-help: With Illustrations of Characters, Conduct, and Perseverance Source: Self-help: With Illustrations of Characters, Conduct, and Perseverance
“Surviving and thriving in the wake of my mothers loss, I learned to believe in God. He has a plan, if you pay attention to the signs. I am inspired by the absolute proof of miracles.” IfsBelieveMotherLossPayAttentionPlansMiracleAbsolutesInspiredProofPay AttentionBelieve In GodSurviving Author:Mariska Hargitay
“Oceans need more attention because climate change IS an ocean issue. Our oceans will be the first victim, and sea life will suffer dramatically. Detailed proof is hard in ocean science, but I think we're already seeing big ocean changes caused by climate change, such as starvation of whales, seabirds, and other animals off the coast US west coast.” ThinkingNeedsFirstsHardBigsSufferingAnimalAttentionIssuesSeeingSeaOceanVictimWestClimateClimate ChangeProofCoastStarvationWhalesWest CoastSea Life Author:Mark Powell
“I have always believed that most large fortunes are made by men...who tumbled into a lucky opportunity. Hard work and attention to business are necessary, but they rarely result in achieving a large fortune. Do not be fooled into believing that because a man is rich, he is necessarily smart. There is ample proof to the contrary.” MenBelieveMadeHardOpportunityResultsAttentionRichAchieveHard WorkLuckySmartFortuneProofContraryAlways BelieveFooled Author:Julius Rosenwald