"So there you have it: Nature is a rotten mess. But that's only the beginning. If you take your eyes off it for one second, it will kill you. Thorns, insects, fungus, worms, birds, reptiles, wild animals, raging rivers, bottomless ravines, dry deserts, snow, quicksand, tumbleweeds, sap, and mud. Rot, poison and death. That's Nature.It's a wonder you even step outside of your cabin, I said.My bravery exceeds my good sense, he said."

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Source : Lee Goldberg (2009). “Mr. Monk in Trouble”, p.70, Penguin

Lee Goldberg

#Eye Quotes #Animal Quotes #Rivers Quotes

“Every child you encounter is a divine appointment.”

Source : Wess Stafford (2010). “Too Small to Ignore: Why the Least of These Matters Most”, p.9, WaterBrook
“There would be no rock and roll or rhythm and blues without Leo Fenders' contribution ... the tone is everything”
“If you want a testimony, you are going to have a test.”
“I think in every picture that I've ever made. Everything that I've done torments me. I really would like another chance except I'd be too embarrassed to ever really try to do them again and no one would want to see the same movie just done differently.”

Source : "Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man’ regrets: ‘I would have done everything differently’". Interview with Gina McIntyre, herocomplex.latimes.com. May 18, 2009.
“When you come from a big family, you see that, growing up, you're learning how to share. Your sisters have got your back; you're not alone in this - 'We all support you!' Your family provides that; it gives you a sense of safety, and it's a very grounding feeling.”
“I love pancakes, and I actually do love healthy stuff. Like, I love gluten-free or whole-wheat pancakes. Breakfast is my favorite meal.”
“Strategic quitting is the secret of successful organizations”
“Here's my Golden Rule for a tarnished age: Be fair with others, but keep after them until they're fair with you.”

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