Humanity needs practical men, who get the most out of their work, and, without forgetting the general good, safeguard their own interests. But humanity also needs dreamers, for whom the disinterested development of an enterprise is so captivating that it becomes impossible for them to devote their care to their own material profit. Without doubt, these dreamers do not deserve wealth, because they do not desire it. Even so, a well-organized society should assure to such workers the efficient means of accomplishing their task, in a life freed from material care and freely consecrated to research.
Quotes about captivating (16 Quotes)
We want it to be captivating and an emotional vision into what the wedding was, ... Video is a versatile tool to capturing a day like that.
What is more important is finding the soul of the character, and making sure it fits well into this story. And that it be dramatic and interesting and captivating, because these people weren't entertainers, you know.
I hope to have a business that people will trust me to delivery a product that is captivating and touches their heart.
Never before had China seen a religion so rich in imagery, so beautiful and captivating in ritualism and so bold in cosmological and metaphysical speculations. Like a poor beggar suddenly halting before a magnificent storehouse of precious stones of dazzling brilliancy and splendor, China was overwhelmed, baffled and overjoyed. She begged and borrowed freely from this munificent giver. The first borrowings were chiefly from the religious life of India, in which China's indebtedness to India can never be fully told.
We have built an impressive roster of captivating and successful children's entertainment properties. Given the increased number of brands that we are representing that focus on an older audience, we felt it would be beneficial to organize a new subsidiary primarily devoted to the marketing and licensing of these brands. We believe that we can successfully utilize our marketing and licensing expertise to build brand value for properties targeting an older consumer that are not necessarily media or character driven.
I suppose poets have written sonnets for a thousand years about being in love. A lot of people say, 'I love my husband, I love my wife,' but I believe they really mean they're in love with their husband or wife, which is quite different from loving your dog. I loved her, I thought she was charming. I respected her intellect She could get a rock to follow her down the road. She was captivating. But there was a terrifying side to her that you would never want to rouse. Hopefully, it could be dampened and eased as she had a better life for the first time in her life.
In general, shorter is better. If you can encapsulate your idea into a single captivating sentence, you're halfway home.
Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding.
When people come in and take a breath, it is so captivating. It basically tells people to stop and smell the roses.
It was captivating, ... It was a long time ago, and I can remember it like it was yesterday.
Warner Bros. Pictures has done a masterful job in turning a magical story into a captivating film, and executing a flawless marketing and distribution campaign, which has resulted in record-breaking grosses as well as advance ticket sales throughout the IMAX theatre network - providing an excellent indication of the box office legs of the movie. Warner Bros. has consistently delivered fantastic films to the growing IMAX theatre network, and we're thrilled that our partnership is continuing to get more people out of their homes and back into theatres to experience the greatest movies in a truly unique and premium way in both 2D and IMAX 3D.
He has a master understanding of holding a crowd and taking them places high, low and everywhere in between, ... He knows how long he can hold them before they go over the edge, and then he brings them back. It was just astounding. It's amazing to think somebody could be that compelling and captivating for that long.
Reading the script, I had a strong feeling for the character. She has this brassy, cabaret quality, but she wears her heart on her sleeve, and I thought she was one of the most captivating characters I'd ever read.
The educational excellence of Presidency College was captivating. My interest in economics was amply rewarded by quite outstanding teaching.
I mean, it didn't matter to me that there were people, it didn't matter that I was shy Just the sound was so captivating that it helped me to get rid of those inhibitions.