#ted

Civilization never stands still; if in one country it is falling back, in another it is changing, evolving, becoming more complicated, bringing fresh experience to body and mind, breeding new desires, and exploiting Nature's cupboard for their satisfaction. ↗

— Arthur Keith

#back #becoming #body #breeding #bringing

It is not possible for civilization to flow backwards while there is youth in the world. Youth may be headstrong, but it will advance it allotted length. ↗

— Helen Keller

#allotted #backwards #civilization #flow #headstrong

The characters emerge from my rather twisted mind. That's another enjoyable part of the job making stuff up. ↗

— Jonathan Kellerman

#characters #emerge #enjoyable #job #making

I've been operated on 13 times. ↗

— Eric Davis

#i #operated #times

In order to be rated as good as a good man in the field of her earnings, she must show herself better than he. She must be more steady, or more trustworthy, or more skilled, or more cheap in order to have the same chance of employment. ↗

— Florence Kelley

#better #chance #cheap #earnings #employment

I've never fabricated or plagiarized anything. ↗

— Jack Kelley

#fabricated #i #never

I am staunchly committed to ensuring the long-term solvency of Social Security and preserving full benefits for Americans who have spent their entire working lives contributing to this program. ↗

— Sue Kelly

#benefits #committed #contributing #ensuring #entire

I think right after 'Up in the Air' everyone wanted me to play the girl from 'Up in the Air,' and it took a little while for people to think of me as an actress from a film that they liked instead of just that character. ↗

— Anna Kendrick

#after #air #character #everyone #film

I'm constantly playing this game in my head where I'm thinking, 'Can this quote be pared down and misinterpreted?' It doesn't matter what outlet I'm talking to and how comprehensive the interview is, because I have to think in terms of, 'Right, but 'People' magazine could just take this one quote and take it out of context.' ↗

— Anna Kendrick

#comprehensive #constantly #context #could #down

As an athlete, I've always been very proud to represent the United States. ↗

— Michelle Kwan

#athlete #been #i #proud #represent