The processing of universals is the job of the unconscious. If we feed it the opposite it breaks; when it breaks we break and the people around us break.
The genius of a folk melody or story is not the feeling that it's original but quite the opposite - the feeling that it has existed all along.
A lot of young girls think that the opposite of fake is rudeness. And just as ugly as fake is, so is saying whatever is on your mind because it's the truth.
Governing was always difficult for conservatives, but as they return to the opposition, they are rediscovering their skill at blame evasion.
Actors do tend to get pigeonholed. People want to know who you are so they can put you in a box. It's lovely to be known for such diametrically opposite roles.
My paintings are very strange - large and empty, like walls. Just the opposite of my writing, which is rich and juicy.
Apparently, the heart of opposition to new gun regulations is in the white community. Yet white people face far less daily violence with guns.
There was no pomp and ceremony in connection with the birth of Jesus - rather the opposite: it took place in simplicity and in poverty.
One day I was in school, and the next I was acting opposite Jeremy Irons. That's how quickly it happened. I was in class and then working with Sir Anthony Hopkins.
Martin Freeman is a genius, he really is. He gives you every color of the rainbow in every take and it's wonderful just to play off of him and opposite him.
I think in the past I think I probably was a little too diverse, probably went from one spectrum to the complete opposite and confusing people.
Not far from our house, and opposite the old church with the golden cross, stood a large building, even larger than the church, and having many towers.
I think people should try to teach young children that these qualities - stubbornness and a capacity to listen - might look like they are opposites, but they are not.
Never take literally what is said out of anger! They are said just to hurt you – sometimes the opposite could be true!
The deaf culture is portrayed very accurately on 'Switched at Birth' because the writers did the opposite of the norm. They did their homework before portraying anything on television.
Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity.
I had a lot of coaches growing up that were very hard on the kids in the name of building character, but it could have the opposite effect on kids.
Do not be afraid to offer ideas that draw opposition. Remember, if no one is against your idea, then your idea probably doesn't do anything.
I can never predict what the markets will do. Sometimes it does the exact opposite of what I would have expected.
Pursuing your dreams in spite of opposition is a revolution against mediocrity. By challenging yourself, you transform those around you.
Aggression is inherently destructive of relationships. People and ideologies are pitted against each other, believing that in order to survive, they must destroy the opposition.
