"And when we saw all those cities and villages built in the water, and other great towns on dry land, and that straight and level causeway leading to Mexico, we were astounded."

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Source : Bernal Diaz del Castillo (2003). “The Conquest of New Spain”, p.234, Penguin UK

Bernal Diaz del Castillo

#War Quotes #Land Quotes #Cities Quotes

“What we would like to do is change the world...by crying out unceasingly for the rights of the workers, of the poor, of the destitute. We can throw our pebble in the pond and be confident that its ever widening circle will reach around the world.”
“Change the food in the schools and we can influence how children think. Change the curriculum and teach them how to garden and how to cook and we can show that growing food and cooking and eating together give lasting richness, meaning, and beauty to our lives.”
“It was tough attempting to be social with people who'd rather pretend you didn't exist.”

Source : Heather Brewer (2008). “Ninth Grade Slays #2: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod”, p.37, Penguin
“A lot of things we don't have to have, but they're enjoyable.”
“No need to bully, start fights, talk trash, or hate on anyone because they are different.”
“There is magic within, there is magic without. Follow me and you'll learn just what life's all about.”
“My father was a stone mason, and a talented amateur pianist and vocalist.”
“Sadly, my hobby is what I do for work, so I don't go off and go fishing. I go home and veg, and then I go back to work.”

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