"It is crucial that we develop real awareness of ourselves as citizens of Earth, linked by mutual and indissoluble bonds. When we clearly recognize this reality and ground ourselves in it, we are compelled to take a strict accounting of our way of life."

-- Daisaku Ikeda

#Real Quotes #Citizens Quotes #Earth Quotes

“A strong body makes the mind strong.”
“The good times of today, are the sad thoughts of tomorrow.”
“Underneath this flabby exterior is an enormous lack of character.”
“I listened to a lot of Michael Jackson growing up. A lot of Boyz II Men. I loved Mariah Carey. Just big vocalists. I was always that kid who just wore whatever and did whatever.”
“If none were to have Liberty but those who understand what it is, there would not be many freed Men in the world.”
“See you soon (but not soon enough).”

Source : Sophie Jordan (2011). “Firelight”, p.70, Oxford University Press - Children
“I decorated my house like a medieval gothic castle, European-style. Chandeliers and red velvet curtains. My bedroom is pink and black, my bathroom is totally Hello Kitty, I have a massive pink couch and a big antique gold cross.”
“Civilized people can talk about anything. For them no subject is taboo.... In civilized societies there will be no intellectual bogeys at sight of which great grownup babies are expected to hide their eyes.”

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