Famous quotes containing the words rome, convention, protection and/or performers:
“This very Rome that we behold deserves our love ...: the only common and universal city.”
—Michel de Montaigne (15331592)
“Well encounter opposition, wont we, if we give women the same education that we give to men, Socrates says to Galucon. For then wed have to let women ... exercise in the company of men. And we know how ridiculous that would seem. ... Convention and habit are womens enemies here, and reason their ally.”
—Martha Nussbaum (b. 1947)
“Innocence does not find near so much protection as guilt.”
—François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (16131680)
“The reason Im in this business, I assume all performers areits Look at me, Ma! Its acceptance, you knowLook at me, Ma, look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma. And if your mother watches, youll show off till youre exhausted; but if your mother goes, Ptshew!”
—Lenny Bruce (19251966)