I was put into office by the people who believed in my idea that corruption is the root of poverty; that an end to corruption would mean an end to poverty.
I'll know when the ideas aren't fresh anymore. And I'll know when writing doesn't give me a thrill anymore.
I'm on a lot of airplanes, so I just sip on red wine thinking of stupid ideas and, when I think of it, I wanna make it happen.
The problem is that the people with the most ridiculous ideas are always the people who are most certain of them." ( , July 21, 2007)
I'm just interested in meditating on certain ideas, and I like to draw: that's my way of thinking.
I've always been open to the idea of an adaptation that does its own thing, that freely diverges from the original as long as it's true to the spirit.
This idea of perpetual happiness is crazy and overrated, because those dark moments fuel you for the next bright moments; each one helps you appreciate the other.
In the long run, much public opinion is made in the universities; ideas generated there filter down through the teaching profession and the students into the general public.
That's what being a front man is all about - the idea of having something supple underneath you, that machine that roars and can turn on a dime.
I've got more ideas for books than I'll ever be able to use in my lifetime. I'm very fortunate like that.
When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand. Ideas actually begin to grow within us and come to life.
The purpose of writing is to inflate weak ideas, obscure pure reasoning, and inhibit clarity. With a little practice, writing can be an intimidating and impenetrable fog!
Kublai noticed this uncommon perception that Marco Polo has, with the idea to explain and talk about his country so vividly that he can see it.
I had no idea I could make it this far. And the fact that they told me I made it this far and that America is going to vote for me, I freaked out.
When a performance isn't working, it's usually because the actor is trying to do something and they're not able to express their idea very well. It's a muddled expression.
Schoolchildren and older people like the idea of planting trees. For children, it's interesting that an acorn will grow into an oak, and for older people it's a legacy. And the act of planting a tree is not that difficult.
Louise Frogley is a brilliant designer. I always find her wardrobe fittings really informative and creative. Together, you kick images and ideas around.
In honesty, there are probably a lot of stories that can be told with Batman. I like the idea of him growing older and he can't quite do it as much anymore.
Ideas? My head is full of them, one after the other, but they serve no purpose there. They must be put down on paper, one after the other.
This idea that you can watch a show like 'True Detective,' and it was awesome, but is it really ruined for you if the finale is not your favorite episode of it? It's just odd to me.
When you have experienced the depth of your inner self, the idea of enlightenment is no longer a goal to strive towards, but rather an attitude to maintain.
