"Tradition is not something a man can learn; not a thread he picks up when he feels like it; any more than a man can choose his own ancestors. Someone lacking a tradition who would like to have one is like a man unhappily in love."

-- Talal Asad

#Men Quotes #Tradition Quotes #Thread Quotes

“The human soul needs actual beauty more than bread.”
“Heal the World, make it a better place, for you and for me and the entire human race, there are people dying, if you care enough for the living, make a better place for you and for me....”

Source : Song: Heal the world complete and orignal edition, Album: Dangerous
“In erotic love, two people who were separate become one. In motherly love, two people who were one become separate. The mother must not only tolerate, she must wish and support the child's separation.”
“Melody is the essence of music. I compare a good melodist to a fine racer, and counterpoints to hack post-horses.”
“The good man has his enemies. He would not be like His Lord if he had not. If we were without enemies we might fear that we were not the friends of God, for friendship of the world is enmity to God.”
“Decisions are a way of defining ourselves. There comes a time in life when there is nothing else to do but go your own way. Where you are headed there are no trails, no paths, just your own instincts.”

Source : Vincent Price (2016). “I Like What I Know: A Visual Autobiography”, p.94, Open Road Media
“Day offers two equally necessary sacraments - the benediction of morning and the absolution of dusk. In the morning coffee blesses and in the evening wine absolves.”
“The American doctor possesses a combination of conservatism and... an eagerness to know what it is really all about, in order that he may not be the one left behind if there is something to it.”

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