"Try for a goal that's reasonable, then gradually raise it."

-- Emil Zatopek

#Inspirational Quotes #Goal Quotes #Trying Quotes

“I'm the anti-rock star. I'm happy just to have a bottle of water.”
“According to polls, a majority (around 60+ percent) opposes the radar base. But it's not necessarily the sensible part of the Czech population. The demonstrations against the base are usually organized by communists, Islamists, and "peaceful feminists" (which is fortunately not a numerous group).”
“Reason is not one tool of thought among many, it is the entire toolbox. To advocate that reason be discarded in some circumstances is to advocate that thinking be discarded - which leaves one in the position of attempting to do a job after throwing away the required instrument.”

Source : George H. Smith (2010). “Atheism: The Case Against God”, p.110, Prometheus Books
“I was absolutely delighted that those shows have been preserved.”
“I think you have different soulmates throughout your life.”
“In Russia everything is a secret, but there is no secrecy.”

Source : Robert K. Massie (2012). “The Romanovs: The Final Chapter”, p.73, Random House
“Arya lifted her gaze from the dead man and his dead dog. Jaqen H'ghar was leaning up against the side of the Wailing Tower. When he saw her looking, he lifted a hand to his face and laid two fingers casually against his cheek.”
“I'm not angry. And I don't like the thing of the 'angry black woman,' either.”

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