Quotes About Openness

When I first started writing songs and being very explicit, it was hard, but one of the main things people respond to in my writing is that 'just say it' attitude of my songs. There really is nothing personal or private; it's all universal, if you can just find the courage to be open about your life.

Norway will be recognized as an open democracy with the rule of law, with the universal human rights, and with the broad international engagement on the international scene taking upon ourselves responsibilities, because we are a privileged country.

Everything is an open book. I don't speak on other people's hardship, but if it happened in my life or something that has been an experience on my particular journey, I'm going to talk about it. That's what my fan base appreciates the most. I'm universal. You can relate to the things I say or that I go through.

I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large, so that there is room for contradictions.

It's a big universe. To stay in one tiny place is doing a disservice to yourself.

The brain's calculations do not require our conscious effort, only our attention and our openness to let the information through. Although the brain absorbs universes of information, little is admitted into normal consciousness.

Universities should be safe havens where ruthless examination of realities will not be distorted by the aim to please or inhibited by the risk of displeasure.

The culture of rigorous questioning and open discourse at the University of Chicago has opened minds to ideas that have changed the world.

Right out of the University of California I had passed the bar, but Colorado was one of those places where anybody could come and nobody would ask what your background was or how long you had been here. So I took to the place with a liking.

I think there's all these unknown things you can tap into when you just leave things open, and nothing is forbidden. Then you allow yourself to mold that thing that has been created by freedom and spontaneity and flexibility. That's why I avoid limiting performances of actors and characters.

I learnt that an actor should be willing to take risks, try new things and unlearn stuff.

I had to unlearn cricket to learn hockey. It is easier for someone who is not a sportsperson to pick up hockey. They just have to learn it.

When I helped to develop the open standards that computers use to communicate with one another across the Net, I hoped for but could not predict how it would blossom and how much human ingenuity it would unleash.

Women, unlike most men, are able to accept mystery, accept whatever comes to them - even if it's not logical.

There is safety in reserve, but no attraction. One cannot love a reserved person.

One of the most important thing in families, both for children and spouses, is never to close off possibilities - particularly never to make demands or threats.

I am much more open about categories of gender, and my feminism has been about women's safety from violence, increased literacy, decreased poverty and more equality.

I want to thank the pioneering women who years ago opened the doors of politics in Costa Rica. My government will be open to all Costa Ricans of good faith.

Don't talk over me, don't argue with me, just listen.

Now I get why I'm incapable of flirting for I can't Lie!

Sometimes, the answer is right outside your door...so open it & see things in a new light

Beware of those who love to give advice, but never want to receive it!

I don't want to say, 'This is where Im going to be in five years and Im going to get there no matter what.' I want to leave it open. I'm not a desperate actress dying to star in a B movie in a bikini.

Kids come into the world with clean hearts, fresh starts.