"Insects influenced the shape of the Australian house. Some, like the white ant and lthe Lyctus borer, worked quietly and invisibly until a little shower of yellow dust or a sudden collapse indicated their presence. Others, like the mosquito and housefly, were less dangerous and more objectionable. The former type influenced structure in minor ways; the latter affected planning to a major degree."

-- Robin Boyd

#Dust Quotes #Yellow Quotes #White Quotes

“A boy is holding a girl so very tight in his arms tonight.”
“A really conscientious doctor ought to die with his patient. The captain goes down with his ship.”
“the sex even in serious ***** has less singularity than the mating of squirrels.”
“I hope that the mistakes made and suffering imposed upon Japanese Americans nearly 60 years ago will not be repeated against Arab Americans whose loyalties are now being called into question.”
“Calcification is the hardening of body tissues by calcium salts or deposits. Although calcification itself is not considered a disease, it has been shown to be a significant contributing factor in nearly every known illness and aging condition, including heart disease, kidney stones, gallstones, chronic inflammation, arthritis, cancers, cataracts, eczema, psoriasis, and even wrinkles.”
“Make space in your life for the inevitable arrival of what you want.”

Source : "5 Rules for the New Year" by Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, www.huffingtonpost.com. January 12, 2013.
“I love my fans unconditionally. They have been supportive of me through everything, and I would not be here, giving this interview to you, without them.”
“Ah, how good it feels! The hand of an old friend.”

Source : Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1872). “The poetical works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Author's complete ed”, p.638

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