"It was the single forgiving phrase in the syntax of weaponry I had strapped about me. The rest were unequivocal sentences of death."

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Source : Richard K. Morgan (2003). “Altered Carbon”, Del Rey

Richard K. Morgan

#Forgiving Quotes #Phrases Quotes #Syntax Quotes

“I've got nothing against records - I've spent my life making them - but they are a kind of historical blip.”
“Past experience with fiscal austerity at home and overseas strongly suggests that it is best for the economy's long-run performance to restrain government spending rather than raise taxes.”
“If Shakespeare can compare all of life to a stage, maybe it's not odd to believe that part of the play can take place on a basketball court.”

Source : Bill Russell, Taylor Branch (1980). “Second wind: the memoirs of an opinionated man”
“Nobody would watch Lifestyles of the Poor and the Unknown.”
“With a healthy environment all our lives are enriched - without it our lives are diminished. The environment is and will always be number one - One Life, One World, Our Future.”

Source : Arron Wood, Richard Wood (2007). “Inspiring the Next Young Environmental Leader: Kids Teaching Kids - Addressing Our Environmental Crisis”, p.110, Environmental Leadership
“Have I done aught of value to my fellow-men? Then have I done much for myself.”
“What I like best is the competition itself.”
“Soccer matches in Europe have riot police. Metal is just people sloshing around drunk and sloppy and having fun, and there's nothing wrong with that. It is a great outlet for aggression.”

Source : Source: pitchfork.com

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