Zolani Mathews Quotes

He listened, and then said simply, "So don't ride the roller coaster. Ride the carousel instead. Some days will be up, some days will be down, but you'll stay steady. ~ Kasey Mathews

I listened to a lot of The Stooges when I was writing "Oscillate," imagining our hero moving through his days naturally embodying the spirit of a real punk. I say real, because today's idea of 'punk as fashion accessory' doesn't even register with him, it's more about the way he engages with the world. ~ Travis Mathews

Todd, this is almost like your commentary! Dizzying! ~ Josh Mathews

My idea was to go to Vienna to study conducting and perhaps play in an orchestra first, so I thought before I got to Vienna I could do with a little training in Paris. ~ Harry Mathews

Walmart's Global Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative is working to create opportunity and empower women and girls in markets around the world. ~ Sylvia Mathews Burwell

I told him that when I was young I had seen two dogs copulating in a field, and whenever I contemplate myself having intercourse, this was the image that automatically came into my head. ~ Arthur Mathews

I love teaching. ~ Harry Mathews

In the world a man lives in his own age; in solitude in all ages. ~ William Mathews

She's saving the world one fashion disaster at a time! ~ Ross Mathews

Empowering small farmers to increase productivity, improve crop quality and access reliable markets is critical to addressing global hunger and poverty. ~ Sylvia Mathews Burwell

My mother at the age of 65 decided she was going to run for mayor. She had never run for public office, and she decided she wanted to try and do some things for the community. ~ Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Were all the pleasures in the world, even pure air, made solely for the rich? I think it is immoral - it is horrible! - that one man may own twenty millions of money, and another has to commit a crime to keep the life in his miserable body. And if I were wealthy, I'd be a spendthrift! It's the spendthrifts who are the real friends of the poor. Some of their money filters through to the very lowest classes ... ~ Ellen Buckingham Mathews

I graduated in 1952 and went to Europe, with Niki and our first child Laura, who was then a year old. ~ Harry Mathews

Medical attention and emotional support can be difficult to obtain for those in need, yet both are essential to nurturing healthy futures year round and especially during the holiday season. ~ Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Everyone in my life knew I was looking for my doggie soul mate, Louise. Yes, Louise. Why Louise, you ask? On the rare occasions when my precocious puppy misbehaves at the dog park, I could sing out, "Geez, Louise!" while racing after her. ~ Ross Mathews

What I said about John was that he liberated me from my anxieties about writing in a correct, acceptable way. ~ Harry Mathews

Everything in life is a blessing, however, sometimes we have to work through a lesson or challenge to earn it. ~ Nanette Mathews

I have always thought foreigners with their unusual skin colours, mad languages and ignorant customs absolutely hilarious, and I think it's a shame that in recent years its become unfashionable to poke fun at them. I certainly don't think they themselves ever minded it. ~ Arthur Mathews

You're the Sue Sylvester of NXT. ~ Josh Mathews

If you haven't seen me lasso, you haven't lived. ~ Ross Mathews

There are so many funny people and so many talented people, but the one thing nobody else has is my take on the world. So, when I'm developing my show, that's going to be the focus. ~ Ross Mathews

Well, my relationship to America at the time I left was very limited. ~ Harry Mathews

Do you know that fat little guy from Seinfeld? He has become the main pitchman for KFC, Jason Alexander. And beginning in May he is going to star in the West Coast production of 'The Producers.' It's made for us. We can be slamming him as the play opens. If we do this properly, he will wish he never saw a chicken. ~ Dan Mathews

I've always thought it would be fun to have a vegan campaign aimed at gays called "Don't be a Dairy Queen." ~ Dan Mathews

Give yourself permission to enjoy this present moment. Resist the urge to fill it with I need to's, I shoulds, I coulds. Trying to fill all your present moments is impeding the natural flow of life. ~ Nanette Mathews

Kaelan, the work is His. That means the methods must be His. The timing must be His. And above all things, it must be bathed in prayer for His blessing. No step can be taken without Him. ~ Erika Mathews

Meditation is about mindfulness and learning to strip away the illusion, revealing your authentic self and connectedness to everything and everyone. ~ Nanette Mathews

Legislation is about three fundamental things - affordability, access, and quality. That's what the American people want. ~ Sylvia Mathews Burwell

We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to those who serve or have served in our country's military, as well as to the families of those individuals. Whether protecting our freedoms in foreign fields or making contributions here at home, the value these men and women bring to the American workforce and our way of life is beyond measure. ~ Sylvia Mathews Burwell

Usually, you get to interview that one girl who plays the sister on some Disney show - you interview that girl a lot - but sometimes, every once in a while, you get to interview a legend. I have interviewed some amazingly iconic people, including Michelle Obama, Oprah, Sidney Poitier and Judy Dench. These people are legit icons. ~ Ross Mathews

My mom didn't run for mayor until she was 65 years old - it was like a second and third career ... The way I've always thought about it is that I don't believe you run for office because you want a job. I believe if you run for office, it's because you have a vision for change. And if I ever came to that point, that's what would lead [me to run]. And right now I'm happily in a position where I believe I can work to deliver impact and work for change. ~ Sylvia Mathews Burwell

When you are accepting something as truth, make sure that it feels good for you. Otherwise, you are accepting someone else's truth and it doesn't fit into your vibration. If you stay true to your vibrations you're making the correct choice for you. ~ Nanette Mathews

His cottage in Gweedore was made completely out of turf. This puzzled me, as a turf fire burned constantly in the grate, and I could never understand why the entire cottage didn't catch fire. ~ Arthur Mathews

We're all a beautiful, wonderful work in progress....Embrace the process! ~ Nanette Mathews

Instead, play it cool, heed the advice of Wilson Phillips, and "Hold on for one more day.... ~ Ross Mathews

I had something like a revelation: why did we keep making new art, and so much of it so bad, when we were surrounded by work that needed only the proper context to shine? ~ Brendan Mathews