“The characteristic political attitude of today is not one of positive ...” — Herbert Read Quote

“The characteristic political attitude of today is not one of positive belief, but of despair.”

“The only sin is ugliness, and if we believed this with all our being, all other activities of the human spirit could be left to take care of themselves.”

“But the further step, by means of which a civilization is given its quality or culture, is only attained by a process of cellular division, in the course of which the individual is differentiated, made distinct from and independent of the parent group.”

“Elvis Costello had a brand new bag. He was a musician, but he knew all about the attitude part of it.”

“My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is that the kids I talk to learn to open up about their asthma, become educated about their condition, and seek help.”

“I don't know that I have any role models now that are fixed. Definitely my mom - she's the coolest. She's worked really hard her whole life and I just think she's got a great attitude. Moms just know so much it's so silly.”