quotes about Otherness

“I especially worry about the ways Canadians can be glib about our supposed difference from the US in our "acceptance" of "diversity."”

“And then I saw the way he looked at her... like he was a blind man, seeing the sun for the very first time.”

“I am always looking for a great play and a great part to do.”

“In Boston, our strength is really our diversity.”

“No one has ever built a statue to a critic, it's true. On the other hand, it's only the people with statues that get pooped on by birds flying by.”

“You have to work and think about how we can make this world a better place for all. This is what I'd really like to ask our young leaders. We will try as leaders of today to minimise the problems which we will hand over to you. But it is to you. You have to take ownership and leadership of tomorrow. For that to be possible, you have to strengthen your capacity and widen your vision as a global citizen.”

“I think there's a time to work, and everyone has to kind of adjust. And then there's a time to relax, and be the mom or take the kids on vacation when you need to wind down. So it's a matter of planning, and being able to map out your year or your week or let's start with the day. It is just being multi-tasking and being available.”

Source : "Vanessa Williams: 'Vacation'". Interview with Tatiana Morales, www.cbsnews.com. April 06, 2004.

“People get the government their behavior deserves. People deserve better than that.”

“Into the winter's gray delight, Into the summer's golden dream, Holy and high and impartial, Death, the mother of Life, Mingles all men for ever.”

“My feelings are those of a schoolboy getting in sight of the holidays. Or more seriously, my feelings are perhaps those of a matador who has decided not to enter the bull ring.”