quotes about Gayness

“Chinese no longer crave so much for food and accommodation, but they do crave democracy. I stand by that. I don't know which model China will follow.”

“It has always happened that tyrants, in order to strengthen their power, have made every effort to train their people not only in obedience and servility toward themselves, but also in adoration.”

“Waterloo is a battle of the first rank won by a captain of the second”

“If we choose, we can live in a world of comforting illusion.”

“What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They've been supportive. They're always there.”

“I win because I learned years ago that scared money always loses. I never care, so I win.”

Source : Hedy Lamarr (1966). “Ecstasy and me: my life as a woman”

“My mom was very spiritual. We were a Catholic family. We read the Bible at a young age. I have two brothers and a sister. We're all very close. That was part of our childhood. But when I went to college and then got drafted and played in Anaheim, it was a life changer for me. I was exposed to so many things. I was out on my own for the first time.”

“Much sheer effort goes into avoiding the truth; left to itself, it sweeps in like the tide.”

“My future is one I must make myself.”

“I don't know if I would do sequels. I almost feel like when I'm done with them, they're going to have to find their own way.”

Source : "Author Anne Rivers Siddons on her book ‘Nora, Nora’". CNN Chat Room, www.cnn.com. August 1, 2000.