Philip James Bailey Quotes

I judge people by what they might be, - not are, nor will be.

I'm an optimist in the sense that I believe humans are noble and honorable, and some of them are really smart. I have a very optimistic view of individuals.

Something I've realized lately, to my shock, is that I am an optimist, in that I think humans are almost infinitely capable of self-change and self-modification, and that we really can build the future that we want if we're smart about it.

I'm very optimistic, but I'm optimistic about individuals, not institutions.

A man is always better than he thinks.

I'm a great believer in people and their untapped potential.

To be enthusiastic about doing much with human nature is a foolish business indeed

There are certain expectations placed on writers if other people have put a value on their gender. I'm aware of the hundreds of tiny differences that happen when people are seeing your gender before they see something else.

We men we are so sensitive and we have been placed in a bad role. It's unfair that we're shown without tears, without feelings. My job is to change that stereotype.

I find when I'm perceived as male in society, there is an enormous amount of pressure, but it comes with respect, so it's a balance.

I have always disliked being a man. The whole idea of manhood in America is pitiful, in my opinion. This version of masculinity is a little like having to wear an ill-fitting coat for one's entire life (by contrast, I imagine femininity to be an oppressive sense of nakedness).

The noble woman is half a man, even a complete one. Only their imperfections make them women.

It is better to believe in men too rashly, and regret, than believe too meanly. Men could be more than they are, if they would try for it. He has shown them that.

The students were staring at her in the manner of those who have heard of the species 'female' but have never expected to get this close to one.

Man partly is and wholly hopes to be.

The best way to help people is to see the best in them.

It's a great day. Now, go make it that way.

Women have choices, and men have responsibilities.

Be joyful because it is humanly possible.

Whatever you think in life... think higher and feel deeper.

Women can do anything men can do. Except math, chess, running, jumping, lifting stuff, fixing things, making money, hockey, surfing, driving, making decisions, being tall, taking out the garbage, tipping, fishing, being funny (on purpose), reading a map, listening to good bands, writing, running the country, inventing anything important, or being fun to hang out with.

Every challenge is nothing more than a chance to make things better.

The pedestal is immobilizing and subtly insulting whether or not some women yet realize it. We must move up from the pedestal.

We are as gods and might as well get good at it.