Elected representatives are so embedded in the basic notion of what constitutes a democratic nation that it has become indistinguishable from any other form of democratic governance.

Everything is fluctuation. Fluctuating ultimate extreme levels of a moments of time are the basic building blocks of life, the universe and everything.

Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building...

In my dream, it was the tongue of what is, and anything spoken in it becomes real, because nothing said in that language can be a lie. It is the most basic building brick of...

In essence I find that the foundation of modern conservatism is driven by a clinging to God in fear of the world, whereas the foundation of modern liberalism is a clinging to the world in...

The basic rule of storytelling is ‘show, don’t tell.’

Teens in the ’90s had the same basic desires as they do now.

Facebook is such a basic utility. It’s something that is such a part of peoples’ lives, I think it’s hard to imagine it going away.

In basic training we had been told to watch out for Japanese spies.

I’d say that, to be a good deal maker, you have to have 3 basic characteristics – timing, timing, and timing.

But you can’t extend, or go beyond any point musically, without the basic fundamentals.

Kindness is the basic ingredient for the recipe of happiness.

I learnt basic cookery by watching my mum.

I’m a traditionalist with suits. It doesn’t need extra pockets, and I don’t want headphone jacks in my jacket. I appreciate designers who do different things, but for me, the most basic version of that...

Pay your utilities, gas and other basic needs before paying on your debts.

For me, the discovery of aquaporins was like a gift after 25 years in basic science.

If a person finds the negative people in his network, then he needs to mind or mend his own nature than others for his basic grounding decides only the level of acidic or toxic surrounding.

When it comes to make-up, I usually go au natural most of the time and opt for a basic blush, lip gloss and kohl for a day look.

The basic philosophy of stoicism is that you have nothing real external to your own consciousness, that the only thing real is in fact your consciousness.

The quality of the thought that a person has got inside and sought from outside is likely to decide the quality of the people that has been brought into his life.

Fair and affordable housing is a basic right for all New Yorkers and all Americans.

At a very basic level, people need to know that there is constancy in their jobs and, more broadly, in where the organization is headed.

The most basic and somehow forgettable thing is this: Love is not pain. Love is goodness. And real love–it’s less shiny than solid and simple.

I’m a basic steak-fish-salad kind of guy.