Basic Intent

Famous quotes containing the words basic and/or intent:

“It is easier to move rivers and mountains than to change a person’s basic nature.”
—Chinese proverb.

“I seemed intent on making it as difficult for myself as possible to pursue my “male” career goal. I not only procrastinated endlessly, submitting my medical school application at the very last minute, but continued to crave a conventional female role even as I moved ahead with my “male” pursuits.”
—Margaret S. Mahler (1897–1985)