"It [angling] deserves commendations;... it is an art worthy the knowledge and practice of a wise man."

-- Izaak Walton

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“When people access the use of force for the threat of violence they have, by definition, a new political power. An unwanted political power.”

Source : Source: motherboard.vice.com
“In 1792, my Sister told me, I was growing out of my senses.”

Source : Joanna Southcott (1813). “Copies of letters sent to the clergy of Exeter. 1813. A communication sent in a letter to the Reverend Mr. P. in 1797. [1814] A dispute between the woman and the powers of darkness. 2d ed. 1813. The answer of the Lord to the powers of darkness. 2d ed. 1813. A caution and instruction to the sealed. 1807. A warning to the world. [1804] The strange effects of faith. 2d ed. 1801”
“I've struggled all my life to get maximum meaning in the simplest possible form,”
“It could end up like the Dog & Duck against the Red Lion.”
“I love Israel for its blue and white flag as it matches my legs.”
“Aesthetics is not an end in itself. But in our culture, which is becoming more multi-sensory and less respectful of God, we have a responsibility to pay attention to the design of the space where we assemble regularly. In the emerging culture, darkness represents spirituality. We see this in Buddhist temples, as well as Catholic and Orthodox churches. Darkness communicates that something serious is happening.”
“Managers who master the hammer and expect all problems to behave like nails find organizational life confusing and frustrating.”
“As far as I'm concerned, war always means failure.”

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