"Here we are, the most clever species ever to have lived. So how is it we can destroy the only planet we have?"

-- Jane Goodall

#Clever Quotes #Stewardship Quotes #Planets Quotes

“When death gives us a long lease of life, it takes as hostages all those whom we have loved.”
“Guide to the world of the dead. When you are certain that the body has left you, feel sad for the good you didn’t get to do; then stop feeling sad and begin your journey to the past. Feel happy for the evil you didn’t get to do, then stop feeling happy and realize that what propels you is chance, which when you were going in the opposite direction seemed to you like order, or necessity.”
“all tamed animals are nervous, we have given them reason to be, not only by cruelty but by our love too, that presses upon them. They have not been able to be entirely indifferent to this and untouched by it.”
“Talent is like a birthmark - it's a gift and no credit nor fault to those who wear them.”
“Now my ability to notice things and respond to things and be here is far more profound. With that comes happiness, with it comes sadness, but it's a beautiful life.”
“Strangers talking over piles of books do not remain strangers for long.”

Source : Matthew Pearl (2015). “The Last Bookaneer: A Novel”, p.22, Penguin
“She not only kept her lovely figure, she's added so much to it.”
“A wife and a husband should be regarded as friends for the sake of Allaah. And that friendship is above material needs; each encouraging the other one to do good deeds, which are pleasing to Allaah.”

Source : FaceBook post by Dr. Bilal Philips from Dec 28, 2013

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