"...The peculiar air of Oxford-the air of liberty to care for the things of the mind assured and secured by machinery which is in itself a satisfaction to sense."

-- Henry James

#Air Quotes #Oxford Quotes #Mind Quotes

“The beauty of a strong, lasting commitment is often best understood by men incapable of it.”

Source : "Part of Our Time: Some Ruins and Monuments of the Thirties".
“My ears sort of turn off when someone tells me that what my heart is saying isn't a good idea.”

Source : "Natural Hair Celebrity- Chrisette Michele". Curly Nikki Interview, www.curlynikki.com. April 12, 2010.
“The face of Garbo is an Idea, that of Hepburn an Event.”
“But leisure has little to do with one's happiness.Â To the contrary, I've found that the happiest people have found some cause and they stride through life propelled by a commitment.”

Source : Alan Loy McGinnis (1985). “Bringing Out the Best in People: How to Enjoy Helping Others Excel”, p.66, Augsburg Books
“Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions.”

Source : "In Quest of the Universe". Book by Karl F. Kuhn, 2007.
“Time, like a flurry of wild rain, Shall drift across the darkened pane!”
“For young males that weigh between 150-200 lbs., deadlifts can move up 15-20 lbs. per workout, squats 10-15 lbs., with continued steady progress for 3-4 weeks before slowing down to half that rate. Bench presses, presses, and cleans can move up 5-10 lbs. per workout, with progress on these exercises slowing down to 2.5-5 lbs. per workout after only 2-3 weeks. Young women make progress on the squat and the deadlift at about the same rate, adjusted for bodyweight, but much slower on the press, the bench press, cleans, and assistance exercises.”
“Review your goals twice every day in order to be focused on achieving them. â€œFocus on your potential instead of your limitations.”

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