"Nature is seen by humans through a screen of beliefs, knowledge, and purposes, and it is in terms of their images of nature, rather than of the actual structure of nature, that they act. Yet, it is upon nature itself that they do act, and it is nature itself that acts upon them, nurturing or destroying them."

-- Roy Rappaport

#Purpose Quotes #Belief Quotes #Contemplation Quotes

“I was surprised, but I always say nothing surprises me in football.”
“You can either be a con or a manâ€”you canâ€™t be both.”
“The visions of the INFJs tend to concern human welfare, and their contributions are likely to be made independent of a mass movement.”

Source : Isabel Briggs Myers, Peter B. Myers (2010). “Gifts Differing: Understanding Personality Type”, p.115, Hachette UK
“When we have but the will to do it, that very moment will Justice be done: that very instant the tyrants of the Earth shall bite the dust.”
“There's only one that is a little stronger than me: Messi. All the others are behind me.”

Source : "Only Messi is better than me, claims Manchester City's Mario Balotelli" by Marcus Christenson, www.theguardian.com. December 21, 2010.
“I can occupy myself quite easily with what's going on inside me.”
“Since my election to Congress, I've always been interested in human rights. I really do believe that's America's strength. Yes, we have a strong military; yes, we have a strong economy. But what really makes America the unique nation it is, is that we speak up about human rights, and anti-corruption, and good governance, and democratic institutions. That's what America is known for. That's what inspires people around the world with U.S. leadership.”

Source : Source: www.politico.com
“Great changes are about to take place in the whole universe. It will not be a comfortable time. It is important that each one has no fear, no concern, knowing that this great upheaval is necessary before the next step can be taken.”

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