“The whole idea we have for their chastity is ridiculous. They would have to become numb and invisible to please us. I don't know whether the exploits of Alexander and Caesar really surpass the resolution of a beautiful young woman, bred up in the light and commerce of our society, who still keeps herself whole. There is no doing so hard as not doing.” KnowsStillsIdeasHardWholeLightBeautifulYoungPleaseRidiculousInvisibleOur SocietyResolutionCommerceYoung WomenExploitsNumbChastity Book:Autobiography: Comprising the Life of the Wisest Man of His Times ... Source: Autobiography: Comprising the Life of the Wisest Man of His Times ...
“I get the greatest joy from just doing anything, being an actor. Doing music, and doing what I love to do. I don't make a huge distinction between comedy and drama. I think the whole point is just trying to be as honest, from moment to moment, as you can be. If you're honest about the material, and the material is ridiculous, then you're in a comedy.” IfsThinkingTryingWholeMomentsJoyActorsComedyHonestMaterialsHugeDramaRidiculousDistinction Author:John C. Reilly
“We live in a competitive society. To pretend that it is not there is ridiculous. That is how the whole planet is set up. If you are not competitive, you do not succeed, you do not survive.” IfsWholeSuccessCareersPlanetsBuddhismSucceedRidiculous Author:Frederick Lenz