Quotes about "Mindfulness & Presence"

The arts have only ever interested a small minority of people, which acted as a kind of nursery to support artists. ”

I think feminists are unaware of the tremendous extent of the role of women in history. ”

Being part of a community with a church at its centre and singin' hymns is a great thing to do. ”

Because of the tax on being different, individual actors in the labour market from different backgrounds can rationally value the same opportunities differently. ”

The tax on being different is largely implicit. People need not act maliciously for it to be levied. In fact, at its heart is a laudable sentiment: 'prove it to me.' The problem is that we are requiring different levels of proof without realising it. ”

Once you identify the intrinsically motivated people, you realize that fancy degrees can actually be a negative - that some of the people who have them are more focused on how others perceive them. ”

Why did I go back to school? After working with giant snails as the manager of an abalone farm, who wouldn't be fascinated with the inner workings of the mind? They are a very contemplative species. ”

I've been a godmother loads of times, but being a grandmother is better than anything. ”

I'm not afraid to die. ”

I have just made out my will and given all the things I have and many that I haven't. ”