"There is something about nature out of control that touches a primal terror. We are used to believing that we're the masters of our domain, and that God has given us this earth to rule over. We need this illusion like a good night-light."

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Source : Robert R. McCammon (1998). “Two Classic Volumes from Robert R. McCammon”, Beyond Words/Atria Books

Robert R. McCammon

#Good Night Quotes #Nature Quotes #Believe Quotes

“I don't like getting hit for one, although you know I did take Aikido for many years, but Aikido is a different kind of martial art, maybe even a more cerebral art because it's all about redirecting the energies of your opponent instead of trying to bash your opponent's head in effectively, so it's a much more loving art, so I guess I tend that way normally anyway.”

Source : Source: bigthink.com
“There is a question whether faith can or is supposed to be emotionally satisfying. I must say that the thought of everyone lolling about in an emotionally satisfying faith is repugnant to me. I believe that we are ultimately directed Godward but that this journey is often impeded by emotion”
“Is there anything on earth which would have meaning and would even change the course of events not only on earth, but in other worlds?â€ I asked my teacher. â€œThere is,â€ my teacher answered me. â€œWell, what is it?â€ I asked. â€œItâ€™s...â€ began my teacher and suddenly fell silent. I stood and waited intently for his answer. But he was silent. And I stood and was silent. And he was silent. And I stood, silent. And he was silent. Weâ€™re both standing and silent. Ho-la-la! Weâ€™re both standing and silent. Ho-le-le! Yes, yes, weâ€™re both standing and silent! 16-17 July 1937”
“I'm not sure I had ever written a fan letter before to a poet I had not met, but that's what I did when I read two poems by Gregory Woods ... I admired them especially for their technical virtuosity, in that it was technique completely used, never for the sake of cleverness but as a component of feeling ... What an enviable talent Gregory Woods has”
“The fact that the UFOs and UFOnauts use advanced scientific devices and extraordinary powers (reported by many trained and highly qualified witnesses as psychich experiences) indicates a highly developed intelligence and scientific technology at work continues to give confirmation to my position. UFOs continue to represent a challenge to science, religion, and society.”
“Mainstream politicians will continue to protect existing systems of power, corporate executives will continue to maximize profit without concern, and the majority of people will continue to avoid these questions. Itâ€™s the job of people with critical sensibilitiesâ€”those who consistently speak out for justice and sustainability, even when itâ€™s difficultâ€”not to back away just because the world has grown more ominous.”
“I think actors make the mistake of finding their little niche in the business and once they try to do something a little darker, boom, they get slapped across the face for it, so they go back to what they did before.”
“Our great Constitution has been beaten and torn until now it hangs by a single thread, and that thread is our franchise to vote.”

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