Inspiring Quotes - Page 122

A sure sign of failure for a startup is when someone sends me logo-embroidered polo shirts. If your people are at shows and in public, it's okay to buy for your own employees, but if you really think people are going to wear your branded polo when they're out and about, you are mistaken and have no idea how to spend your money.

If you've got $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, you're better off paying off any debt you have because that's a guaranteed return.

You will not be able to tell that they are capable of greatness until you provide them with a packed house, a 3-and-2 count and the game is on the line.

Decide exactly what you want to achieve. Do you want to help people, or do you want to be powerful?

Most of us have achieved levels of affluence and comfort unthought of two generations ago. We've never had it so good, most of us. Nor have we ever complained so bitterly about our problems.

Nothing's ever easy as long as you go on living.

I like actors very much, but to marry one would be like marrying your brother. You look too much alike in the mirror.

People always ask me if I believe diamonds are a girl's best friend. Frankly, I don't.

I always have a full-length mirror next to the camera when I'm doing publicity stills. That way, I know how I look.

I've never liked the name Marilyn. I've often wished that I had held out that day for Jean Monroe. But I guess it's too late to do anything about it now.

Consider the fellow. He never spends his time telling you about his previous night's date. You get the idea he has eyes only for you and wouldn't think of looking at another woman.

I myself would like to become more disciplined within my work.

Nearly everyone I knew talked to me about God. They always warned me not to offend Him.

My public is growing up just as I am. After all, I'm not 19 anymore and if I stick with the sex bit, who will be paying to see me when I'm 50?

I love a natural look in pictures. I like people with a feeling one way or another - it shows an inner life. I like to see that there’s something going on inside them.

I once wanted to prove myself by being a great actress. Now I want to prove that I'm a person. Then maybe I'll be a great actress.

Girls shouldn't worry about being the equal of men in the business world.

I have always felt comfortable in blue jeans. I have found it interesting, however, that people also whistle at blue jeans. I have to admit that I like mine to fit. There's nothing I hate worse than baggy blue jeans.

For a long time I was scared I'd find out I was like my mother.

The 'public' scares me, but people I trust.

I know I will never be happy, but I know I can be gay!

I learned also that the best way to keep out of trouble was by never complaining or asking for anything.

We have been so long in a downward spin, the angels are calling us up. We are meant to fly and with our spirits we can. We are meant to ascend, to transmute the negative mass of the worlds corrupted thought forms. No one asked us to stay so long away from heaven, away from joy.

To all those mothers and fathers who are struggling with teen-agers, I say, just be patient: even though it looks like you can't do anything right for a number of years, parents become popular again when kids reach 20.

You cannot learn very much about excellence from studying failure.