As we look deeply within, we understand our perfect balance. There is no fear of the cycle of birth, life and death. For when you stand in the present moment, you are timeless. Rodney Yee Accept what people offer. Drink their milkshakes. Take their love. Wally Lamb Nothing is as far away as one minute ago. Jim Bishop You only live once - but if you work it right, once is enough. Joe E. Lewis The real distinction is between those who adapt their purposes to reality and those who seek to mold reality in the light of their purposes. Henry Kissinger US (German-born) diplomat & scholar (1923 - ) A tactical retreat is not a bad response to a surprise assault, you know. First you survive. Then you choose your own ground. Then you counterattack. Lois McMaster Bujold, A Civil Campaign, 1999 US science fiction author Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards. Lois McMaster Bujold, "A Civil Campaign", 1999 US science fiction author Reputation is what other people know about you. Honor is what you know about yourself. Lois McMaster Bujold, "A Civil Campaign", 1999 US science fiction author When you give each other everything, it becomes an even trade. Each wins all. Lois McMaster Bujold, A Civil Campaign, 1999 US science fiction author You have to be careful who you let define your good. Lois McMaster Bujold, A Civil Campaign, 1999 US science fiction author |