B.C. Forbes Quotes
I would suggest that a feminism which does not also seek to alter the exploitation of poorer women is not feminism at all, but is simply a variant form of upper-class politics and self-privileging.
Books are only the shadow and life the real thing. I believe this as strongly as any belief I hold.
Space exploration is important research to our economic and national defense, and America's space program is a symbol of our success as a scientifically and technologically advanced nation.
When the joy of the job's gone, when it's no fun trying anymore, quit before you're fired.
A bore is someone who persists in holding his own views after we have enlightened him with ours.
The corals do not look much worn, but still appear to have been dead. There are some delicate shells of molluscs from depths beyond 500 fathoms, where they were certainly living.
No more turning a blind eye to Chinese spies in our nuclear labs. No more keeping silent about Chinese slave labor camps.
You don't change minds in Washington with sweet reason. You do it to the white light of public opinion
As a member of the House Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics, I am a firm believer in the American space program.
Since we had nothing to do with our arrival and usually are not consulted about our departure, what makes so many of us think we're entitled to so much while we're here?
On New York's Palm restaurant: Their steaks are often good, but the lobsters-with claws the size of Arnold Schwarzenegger's forearms-are as glazed and tough as most of the customers.
The man who is intent on making the most of his opportunities is too busy to bother about luck.
Life is just an endless chain of judgements. . . . The more imperfect our judgement, the less perfect our success.
When you don't want something enough to make the effort, making an effort is a waste.
Christmas moves us to think of others rather than of ourselves & directs our thoughts to giving.
The bargain that yields mutual satisfaction is the only one that is apt to be repeated.
The man of fixed ingrained principles who has mapped out a straight course, and has the courage and self-control to adhere to it, does not find life complex. Complexities are all of our own making.
