“Perhaps Harvard's greatest contribution to our nation is its requirement that its on-leave professors who want to keep their crimson seats must return from Washington after 24 months.” WantNationsEducationMonthsReturnContributionSeatsProfessorsRequirementsHarvardCrimson Author:Malcolm Forbes
“Normally an infant learns to use his mother as a "beacon of orientation" during the first five months of life. The mother's presence is like a fixed light that gives the child the security to move out safely to explore the world and then return safely to harbor.” WorldGivingFirstsChildrenUseLightMovingMotherFiveSecurityMonthsReturnFixedInfantHarborsOrientationBeacons Book:Oneness and separateness: from infant to individual Source: Oneness and separateness: from infant to individual
“Efficiency innovations provide return on investment in 12-18 months. Empowering innovations take 5-10 years to yield a return. We have ample capital - oceans of capital - that is being reinvested into efficiency innovation.” YearsMonthsReturnOceanInnovationInvestmentEmpoweringYieldEfficiencyReturn On Investment Author:Clayton Christensen
“I would miss months of school and then return with bright blond hair. Needless to say, there was bullying. I wasn't beaten up daily, but there was name-calling and jealousy. You have to bear in mind that 'Harry Potter' wasn't cool. I wasn't part of the 'Terminator' franchise.” MindSchoolNamesMissingHairMonthsReturnBearsCallingBullyingHarry PotterBeatenPottersName Calling Author:Tom Felton
“People from the Porter Ranch neighborhood of Los Angeles are starting to return home today. A natural gas well leak in the neighborhood has been permanently sealed. It had been releasing methane and other pollutants into the air for four months. Thousands of people have complained of respiratory illnesses and other problems.” PeopleWellsHas BeensProblemHomeTodayNaturalFourAirMonthsReturnStartingIllnessGasNeighborhoodLos AngelesLeaksNatural GasRespiratoryMethane Author:Ari Shapiro
“I cannot tell you on a day to day basis that there's a return on investment. I can tell you if you stick with it, absolutely in a few months things will start to change. It starts to change slowly. Things start to get a little easier. As the momentum builds it becomes bigger and bigger.” IfsLittlesI CanMonthsReturnEasierBasesBiggerSticksInvestmentDay To DayMomentumReturn On Investment Author:Simon Sinek
“About 70% of those released from prison return within a few years, and the majority of those who return in some states do so in a matter of months because the challenges associated with mere survival on the outside are so immense.” YearsMatterStatesChallengesMonthsReturnSurvivalMajorityPrisonMereImmense Author:Michelle Alexander
“I hope all of you are going to fill out your census form when it comes in the mail next month. If you don't return the form the area you live in might get less government money and you wouldn't want that to happen, would you.” IfsWantGovernmentMightHappensFormNextMonthsReturnAreasMailCensus Author:Andy Rooney
“(Was he talking about a polar expedition, or marriage?) -Jorge Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.” MenLongWantedTalkingCasesDarknessJourneyDangerMonthsColdReturnSafeConstantBitterRecognitionHonourWagesDoubtfulExpeditionsBitter ColdSafe Return Author:Ernest Shackleton
“No, my friend, I am not drunk. I have just been to the dentist, and need not return for another six months! Is it not the most beautiful thought? --Poirot” NeedsFunnyBeautifulMonthsReturnSixMy FriendsDrunkSix MonthsDentistDentalBeautiful Thoughts Author:Agatha Christie