James E. Rogers, Jr. quotes

“To the extent that tenure supports academic freedom, I support tenure. I want no person or system to have any power, real or apparent, to chill academic freedom.”
-- James E. Rogers, Jr.

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“No state legislature ever built a great university.”
-- James E. Rogers, Jr.

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“A loud noise will get your fight-or-flight response going. This, over the years, can cause real cardiovascular damage.”

“There's something to be said in favor of working in isolation in the real world.”

“The obedient in art are always the forgotten . . . The country is glorious but its beauties are unknown, and but waiting for a real live artist to splash them onto canvas . . . Chop your own path. Get off the car track.”

“I'd rather feel something for real than pretend it's not what it is.”

Source : A.S. King (2010). “Please Ignore Vera Dietz”, p.29, Knopf Books for Young Readers

“Of course, the advantage is that, being in this business, you get to learn a lot, experience a lot of new things, and you can become real successful. The disadvantage is, of course the negative media. People may try to manipulate you and control you, and those are the things you have to avoid. But if you maintain strong family values and you believe in God, you can be successful. So, it's been tough, but I've gotten through it because I stuck with my family and my deep belief in God.”

“Together, these advocates create a pro-Israeli case so compelling that the idea and reality of Israel has worked itself deep into American culture, politics and foreign policy. Many American Jews refuse to accept it, but the real debate between Israel’s supporters and detractors in America is all but over.”

“I try to be as courteous as possible and sometimes try to tell my fans that as much as I appreciate their support, there are times where I need to be able to have an uninterrupted dinner or not have to take a bunch of pictures or just be able to do some of the normal things.”

“You don't want the biggest record deal as far as money goes, you just want to make sure that the people at the label really support your band and the music and stuff.”

“It's great when people appreciate your work, but I don't know how seriously to take it. The amazing thing is that I found something so early that I can support myself doing, and that can even be extremely lucrative, but I love it either way.”

“Building community for its own sake is like attending a cancer support group without having cancer.”