"Whatever they did, the Elysians were careful never to be vehement."

-- Benjamin Disraeli

#Vehemence Quotes #Vehement Quotes #Careful Quotes

“I show up on the injury report as much as the statsheet, but if Iâ€™m healthy, Iâ€™m going to be a late-round steal in most leagues. Last year I had more than 1,000 yards on the ground despite my injuries, and I had six rushing touchdowns despite Andre Brown vulturing my goal line duties around mid-season. Now Iâ€™m in Indianapolis, and my new offensive coordinator is implementing a West Coast offense that should get me plenty of carries and a few catches each game. Plus, Iâ€™ll be the goal line guy. If Iâ€™m not wearing a boot.”
“Getting up at three in the morning to watch Michael Jordan, I never dreamed one day I would be kissing that trophy.”
“I empty myself with light Until I become morning.”
“That's just me wanting that supernatural tool to tell a story and also not wanting to be restricted by reality, with how we're telling a tale, because we are a heightened reality on Hannibal. There is a larger-than-life quality to the storytelling when it gets into particulars. I like the idea of being able to dismiss reality, depending on if we can sell it as part of the story.”
“They are dead; but they live in each Patriot's breast, And their names are engraven on honor's bright crest.”
“Men of wit, learning and virtue might strike out every offensive or unbecoming passage from plays.”
“If you have nothing of the spirit of prayer, nothing of the love of the brotherhood, nothing of mortifying the spirit of the world, nothing of growth in grace, of cordial, habitual, persevering obedience to the Divine commands, how can it be that you have been brought nigh by the blood of Christ?”

Source : Gardiner Spring (1813). “Essays on the distinguishing traits of Christian character”, p.225
“I am reckless, yes, but not thoughtless”

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