#stronger

The intellectual force of the West is still dominant, but other cultures are getting stronger. I expect that we will develop a new way of thinking in architecture and urban planning, and that less will be based on our models. ↗

— Rem Koolhaas

#based #cultures #develop #dominant #expect

Historically, China is not a nation of sportsmen. We traditionally put more emphasis on being close to nature than pushing endlessly to excel. A philosophy that values tranquil contemplation of the landscape cannot easily be adapted to the Olympic slogan of 'higher, stronger, faster.' ↗

— Ai Weiwei

#being #cannot #china #close #contemplation

It's true that the war in Iraq opened a distance in relations between part of Europe and the U.S. government, but our basic ties are stronger than that. We share democracy, free markets and a commitment to Western security. We differ on how to guarantee that security. ↗

— Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero

#between #commitment #democracy #differ #distance

The fewer the facts, the stronger the opinion. ↗

— Arnold H. Glasow

#facts #fewer #opinion #stronger

Grief knits two hearts in closer bonds than happiness ever can; and common sufferings are far stronger links than common joys. ↗

— Alphonse de Lamartine

#bonds #closer #common #ever #far

But I think anybody who believes I could force coach Sloan to resign is crazy. He's stronger than that and personally if I said that to him, he'd probably go tell me to go do something. ↗

— Karl Malone

#believes #coach #could #crazy #force

A good leader can engage in a debate frankly and thoroughly, knowing that at the end he and the other side must be closer, and thus emerge stronger. You don't have that idea when you are arrogant, superficial, and uninformed. ↗

— Nelson Mandela

#closer #debate #emerge #end #engage

These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed. ↗

— Ricky Martin

#come #conquer #emotions #even #existed

I'm really clear about what my life mission is now. There's no more depression or lethargy, and I feel like I've returned to the athlete I once was. I'm integrating all the parts of me - jock, musician, writer, poet, philosopher - and becoming stronger as a result. ↗

— Alanis Morissette

#athlete #becoming #clear #depression #feel

Why don't you bring your face up here and let me punch it? Then you can tell me (if I'm stronger). ↗

— Shaquille O'Neal

#face #here #i #me #punch