"What is of the greatest importance in war is extraordinary speed: One cannot afford to neglect opportunity."

#War Quotes #Opportunity Quotes #Speed Quotes

“Splendid,' Abbé Patin said with a sheepish grin, pulling up alongside. 'There is nothing quite so thrilling as riding in fear of one's life.”

Source : Sandra Gulland (2009). “Mistress of the Sun: A Novel”, p.79, Simon and Schuster
“Spirituality is not a religion... It is a way of life.”
“According to Miller, Pharisee Judaism is not a religion at all, but a secret society posing as a religion, a "sect with Judaism as a rite." She cites Moses Mendelssohn who wrote "Judaism is not a religion but a Law religionized."”
“The violet sea longs for the birth of gods, for to be born here is an unspeakable feast, a drumroll of commanding retinues and tritons.”

Source : José Lezama Lima (2005). “José Lezama Lima: Selections”, p.9, Univ of California Press
“Free improvisation, in addition to being a highly skilled musical craft, is open to use by almost anyone--beginners, children, and non-musiciansâ€¦”
“Recently I prayed, "Lord, I want to know your peace at all costs. I won't listen to the devil's lies any longer. I know my salvation is not in my performance. No, Jesus, you alone plead my case. I rest in what you've done for me." Can you say the same by faith?”
“I'm not insane. This is very simple, very straightforward. Provided he doesn't kill me, its foolproof.”
“It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.”

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