Sean Wilentz Quotes

Success is never bad in Hollywood. It is what you do with success that will dog you.

In the sense that you're not at the centre of power, like a president or prime minister of a major power, everyone is marginalised; my position doesn't isn't unique in that respect. I think there are different sorts of relevance in different contexts.

Some of the most famous books are the least worth reading. Their fame was due to their having done something that needed to be doing in their day. The work is done and the virtue of the book has expired.

The minority, the ruling class at present, has the schools and press, usually the Church as well, under its thumb. This enables it to organize and sway the emotions of the masses, and make its tool of them

It doesn't matter how much wisdom you have. If you don't have position, you have nothing. That's the tragedy of India.

Success is always temporary. When all is said and one, the only thing you'll have left is your character.

Fame is easy to acquire; impact is much more difficult.

When you look at our world, the truth is that we're all under the influence of politics.

When my enemies stop hissing, I shall know I'm slipping.

You're only as big as your last hit.

All things take time. A lot of my films still run on cable and are in video stores, and there's a whole generation that doesn't know who I am. So, it's a dichotomy. In some people's minds I may never grow up.

The greatest advantage of being First Lady is the opportunity it presents to truly make a difference on issues of great importance.

I like to aim for significance over success because rarely can you be significant and also successful, but many people can be successful and not significant.

You may not be thinking about politics, but politics is thinking about you.

If you lose, you can't lead. If you don't lead, you're irrelevant. Winning is what it's all about in politics.

But there's a huge blessing that comes from being a part of a show like 'The Cosby Show' that sets such a high standard of quality - it touched so many people on so many different levels.

Individuals often exercise considerable influence upon the fate of society, but this influence is determined by the internal structure of that society and by its relation to other societies

Certainly I shall not be one of those who, having gained power, do not wish to use it.

Success is more than doing very well for a few. Success is doing right for many.

The success is too dearly bought.

Things are politics for a long time before they become history.

The unexpressed aim of every politician is to influence events that history books will record his name - and spell it right.

It is not the places which grace men, but men the places.

I see there is a people risen that I cannot win with gifts or honours, offices or places; but all other sects and people I can.

You're always proud that people still want to hear what you're doing.