"What's fascinating is where they come from in the world. People in Bangladesh, a chap in a fire-base in Tikrit in Iraq. Chap in an Irish pub in Dublin. And lovely to think this literary network - or rather network of readers - is well spread out."

-- John Gimlette

#Thinking Quotes #Fire Quotes #Iraq Quotes

“As Hitler himself later enunciated, it matters not how idiotic the creed, what matters is the firmness with which it is enunciated.”
“The fast-food industry is in very good company with the lead industry and the tobacco industry in how it tries to mislead the public, and how aggressively it goes after anybody who criticizes its business practices.”
“Life figures itself to me as a festal or funereal procession.”
“Just before a game, I try to keep a clear mind so that I can focus better. I'm the kind of person who plays fast and relies a lot on intuition, so being at peace with myself is vital. Saying my daily prayers helps me achieve this heightened state of mind.”
“The Western planners are definitely trying to fragment the entire Middle East. They already have done, on several historical occasions.”
“We can do noble acts without ruling the earth and sea.”
“What I said to my family is, 'Our history is our own. Let people write what they want, we know who we are.”
“I appreciate my time in the gym.”

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